noun
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merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc
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any festival or other celebration
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(plural) festive proceedings; celebrations
Etymology
Origin of festivity
1350–1400; Middle English festivite (< Old French ) < Latin fēstīvitās. See festive, -ity
Example Sentences
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"This one's going to be bigger than last year," Taiwo Akintunji, a nurse who has lived in Los Angeles for the past two decades, told AFP of the citywide festivities.
From Barron's
Edward, a World War I veteran, is a querulous man who’s canceled all seasonal festivities at his home.
Holiday festivities are different for everyone, but “a common thread is the desire to travel, whether it’s returning to your hometown or exploring new destinations,” Barber said.
From Los Angeles Times
Lobbing a Christmas tree into a park or over a fence might feel tempting once the festivities are over, but it counts as fly-tipping which is illegal and can result in fines, says Nurse.
From BBC
A striking series of photos from Beijing later in 2019 show Sun participating in festivities marking the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule of China.
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