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The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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With the move, Sewell joined Trump and his wife, Melania, in promoting digital currency coins in recent days, as the nation’s eyes have been focused on the festivities in Washington.
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
The annual festivities in China end on the first full moon of the year, with the celebration of the Lantern Festival, which is held on day 15 of the first month of the lunar calendar.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The public festivities will start at 9:30 a.m. EST in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20 and will include musical performances and multiple speeches.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
And even brother LiAngelo Ball had a seat for the festivities at the United Center, watching the Hornets get the best of the Bulls in a 125-123 victory.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Jan. 2025
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
The annual festivities in China end on the first full moon of the year, with the celebration of the Lantern Festival, which is held on day 15 of the first month of the lunar calendar.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The public festivities will start at 9:30 a.m. EST in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20 and will include musical performances and multiple speeches.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
And even brother LiAngelo Ball had a seat for the festivities at the United Center, watching the Hornets get the best of the Bulls in a 125-123 victory.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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