festivities








noun, plural fes·tiv·i·ties.

  1. a festive celebration or occasion.
  2. festivities, festive events or activities: the festivities of Christmas.
  3. festive character or quality; gaiety; merriment.

noun plural -ties

  1. merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc
  2. any festival or other celebration
  3. (plural) festive proceedings; celebrations
n.

late 14c., from Old French festivité, from Latin festivitatem (nominative festivitas) “good fellowship, generosity,” from festivus “festive,” from festum “festival or holiday,” neuter of festus “of a feast” (see feast). Related: Festivities.

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