noun, plural fes·tiv·i·ties.
- a festive celebration or occasion.
- festivities, festive events or activities: the festivities of Christmas.
- festive character or quality; gaiety; merriment.
noun plural -ties
- merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc
- any festival or other celebration
- (plural) festive proceedings; celebrations
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.