Festivals Flashcards
The college has an annual reunion for former students.
We are having a family reunion next week.
She had a tearful reunion with her parents at the airport.
Reunion, Reunite: a social event ir a situation for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time.
Come in and join the festivities!
Festivity: a situation in which people are happy and celebrating
In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother’s name.
Customary: traditional
Long-established tradition
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Family thanksgiving dinners are a time-honored tradition.
Time-honored: considered important because of having existed tor many years.
We really push the boat out during spring festival celebrations.
Push the boat out: have a party
People always make merry on Norooz .
Male merry: drink and eat
There is usually a customary slap-up meal.
Slap-up: big meal
Everyone is in high spirits just before midnight.
In high spirits: happy
Festivals play an important role in
instilling a sense of patriotism,
promoting a sense of national and cultural identity,
encouraging a feeling of community pride and unity
Promotes solidarity
Brings diverse groups of people together
Preserving history, shared values and mores of a country
Revive local traditions.
Contribute to community participation
An outdoor celebration for raising funds for a charity
Fete
A lively festival typically held outdoors
Carnival
A large and nousy celebrations
Jamboree
An event geld to remember something
Commemoration
Festivity, enjoyment
Merrymaking
