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festivities

  • plural
    of festivity.
    festivity
    noun
    a festive celebration or occasion.

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Since the wedding, the Trumps have released scores of photos and videos of the festivities.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump said in a jointly signed post on Bettina's Instagram account that their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev "very generously hosted two incredible nights" of festivities in the Bahamas in May.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

It was originally meant to be a temporary measure, aimed at improving security during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Ms. Spellings recalls that following the festivities they went to the Midland Airport and had to go through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Any parent of a child born on a major holiday knows that there’s already a certain line to be walked between an individual celebration and more universal festivities.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama