Festivities: meaning, definitions and examples
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festivities
[ ˌfɛstɪˈvɪtiz ]
during holidays
The festivities refer to the celebrations and activities that take place during holidays or special occasions, typically involving feasting, dancing, and socializing.
Synonyms
celebrations, festive events, merrymaking, revelry
Examples of usage
- The town was alive with festivities during the annual summer carnival.
- The Christmas festivities included carol singing and a visit from Santa Claus.
Translations
Translations of the word "festivities" in other languages:
🇵🇹 festividades
🇮🇳 उत्सव
🇩🇪 Feierlichkeiten
🇮🇩 perayaan
🇺🇦 святкування
🇵🇱 uroczystości
🇯🇵 祝祭
🇫🇷 festivités
🇪🇸 festividades
🇹🇷 şenlikler
🇰🇷 축제
🇸🇦 احتفالات
🇨🇿 slavnosti
🇸🇰 slávnosti
🇨🇳 庆典
🇸🇮 praznovanja
🇮🇸 hátíðir
🇰🇿 мерекелер
🇬🇪 დღესასწაულები
🇦🇿 bayramlar
🇲🇽 festividades
Word origin
The word 'festivities' originated from the Latin word 'festivitas', which means 'festival' or 'celebration'. Festivals and celebrations have been a part of human culture for centuries, bringing people together to commemorate special events or occasions. The term 'festivities' embodies the joy, social gatherings, and traditions associated with these festive moments.