noun.
An experience or expression of celebratory feeling, merriment, gaiety.
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noun.
any joyous diversion
Word Usage
"One cannot help feeling that much of all this festivity is a mistake: the expenses incurred are far above the means of the parties responsible, and the effect on the Amboinese character is not beneficial."