festivals

Example Sentences

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The masquerade’s origins lie in Greek religion and Roman festivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I have traveled to festivals all over the world in the last few years. I don’t know that I can define why freedom is failing, but I see that it is — everywhere.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Even festivals have been in such a weird spot the past couple of years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Their songs weave in Irish lilting, set against a lively mix of drums, fiddles, flutes, harps, banjos, cello and concertina - skills honed over years of playing house parties, pub céilís and traditional festivals.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Allies there greeted them with festivals and feasting.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby