Holidays

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  1. 2. A large, elaborate, or celebratory meal or banquet held in honor of a special occasion, holiday, religious festival, or cultural tradition, featuring an abundance of food and drink, often prepared with traditional recipes, specialties, and dishes, and shared with family, friends, or community members.
  2. 6. Customs, beliefs, or practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a community, family, or society, often involving rituals, ceremonies, holidays, or behaviors that reflect cultural heritage, values, and identity. Traditions contribute to a sense of belonging, continuity, and shared experience among people.
  3. 7. A formal or solemn ritual or event conducted for a specific purpose or occasion, such as a religious, cultural, or social celebration, gathering, or observance, often involving prescribed actions, speeches, music, attire, or symbols to mark important rites of passage or transitions.
  4. 8. The state or quality of being festive, cheerful, or joyous, characterized by lively celebrations, activities, or events held on special occasions, holidays, or festive seasons, such as Christmas, New Year's, or carnival, often marked by decorations, lights, music, and merriment.
  5. 12. A joyful or festive observance, event, or gathering held to commemorate a significant occasion, achievement, holiday, or milestone, such as a birthday, anniversary, religious festival, national holiday, or cultural tradition, often involving feasting, music, dance, and community participation.
  6. 13. Lively or cheerful enjoyment, fun, or amusement experienced during festive occasions, holidays, or social gatherings, characterized by laughter, music, dancing, games, and entertainment, fostering a sense of camaraderie, connection, and shared happiness among participants.
  7. 14. A coming together or assembly of people for a common purpose, activity, or social interaction, such as a family reunion, community event, religious service, or holiday celebration, providing an opportunity for bonding, connection, and shared experiences among participants.
  8. 16. A specific time, event, or opportunity that warrants or calls for celebration, recognition, or observation, such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, or holiday, providing a reason for gathering, socializing, or commemorating significant milestones or achievements.
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  1. 1. Customs, beliefs, or practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a community, family, or society, often involving rituals, ceremonies, holidays, or behaviors that reflect cultural heritage, values, and identity. Traditions contribute to a sense of belonging, continuity, and shared experience among people.
  2. 3. Ornaments, adornments, or embellishments used to enhance the appearance, atmosphere, or festive spirit of a place, venue, or event, such as lights, garlands, wreaths, banners, balloons, streamers, and figurines, often associated with holidays, celebrations, or special occasions.
  3. 4. A public procession or march involving a display of floats, vehicles, performers, and participants moving through streets, squares, or public spaces, often accompanied by music, costumes, banners, and decorations, to celebrate a holiday, festival, or special event, and to entertain spectators.
  4. 5. Clothing or attire worn for a special occasion, performance, event, or celebration, often designed to represent a particular theme, character, culture, or historical period, and featuring distinctive styles, colors, fabrics, accessories, and embellishments to create a festive or theatrical appearance.
  5. 9. The mood, atmosphere, or energy characterized by enthusiasm, joy, generosity, and goodwill, especially during holidays, celebrations, or festive occasions, when people come together to share experiences, exchange gifts, and express kindness and compassion towards others.
  6. 10. Explosive pyrotechnic devices that produce colorful bursts of light, sparks, and noise when ignited, typically used in public displays, celebrations, or festivities to mark special occasions, holidays, or events such as New Year's Eve, Independence Day, or national holidays.
  7. 11. The state or quality of being united, integrated, or joined together as a cohesive whole, especially among individuals, families, communities, or nations, who come together in solidarity, harmony, and mutual support, particularly during holidays, celebrations, or times of adversity.
  8. 15. A feeling of great happiness, delight, or pleasure derived from experiencing positive emotions, fulfillment, or satisfaction, often expressed through laughter, smiles, hugs, and expressions of affection, particularly during holidays, festivities, or moments of celebration and togetherness.