The Roman festival known as the Caristia took place on the 22nd of February (VIII Kal. Mart). A time for family members to reunite and renew their ties, the Caristia involved a potluck meal.

The Monmouth students gathered on Friday, February 4, 2006, with their advisor, Dr. Tom Sienkewicz, at the college's Boone House for a pizza party and a Roman mystery game. In this game each student took the role of an ancient Roman character (like a Vestal virgin, an emperor, an orator, etc.) and tried to identify the murderer among them through a series of clues. Great fun and hilarity was had by all.

This activity was supported by a Caristia grant from the CAMWS Committee for the Promotion of Latin.