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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The pair's palpable chemistry has also elevated them to idol-like status in Vietnam and the Philippines, with fans even buying out LED billboards and hosting Heated Rivalry-themed festivities to celebrate Williams and Storrie's birthdays.
From BBC
Each August, tradition holds that a goat was captured from the mountains and crowned "King Puck," presiding over three days of festivities.
From Science Daily
The visit, the conservative leader's first to China since taking office last May, will be just after Lunar New Year festivities, his spokesman Sebastian Hille pointed out Friday, calling this "a good omen".
From Barron's
The slam dunk contest, with a two-round format featuring four contestants, will cap Saturday’s festivities.
From Los Angeles Times
The league also announced a return to All-Star festivities of the Shooting Stars team skills competition to the lineup after last being contested in 2015.
From Barron's
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