Which ancient mythological shopping festival is considered the earliest precursor to modern seasonal retail events, where merchants offered special discounts to honor a specific deity?

Throughout history, mythology and folklore have influenced retail traditions and shopping festivals around the world. Ancient civilizations often held market days aligned with mythological events or deity celebrations, creating some of the first 'shopping festivals' in human history. These sacred commercial gatherings combined religious observance with trade and commerce. Test your knowledge about these ancient retail traditions that continue to influence modern shopping festivals and customer experiences!

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The Roman Saturnalia festival, where gift-giving and special market stalls honored Saturn, god of wealth and agriculture
The Norse Yule markets, where traders would exchange goods to appease Thor during the winter solstice
The Egyptian Festival of Thoth, where scribes sold discounted papyrus and writing tools to honor the god of wisdom
The Greek Dionysia bazaars, where wine merchants offered special prices to celebrate the god of fertility and wine