festive
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On Thursday, dozens of people gathered in the historic centre in front of the Cathedral, enjoying the festive atmosphere ahead of Leo's arrival.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
However, all the new Christmas songs have the unenviable task of going up against Wham's Last Christmas and Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You, which typically dominate the festive charts.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The outfit was hideous, sticking out like a sore thumb amid everyone else’s muted festive wear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Denmark’s Pandora narrowed its guidance for the current year toward the upper end of the range, as it heads into the crucial festive shopping season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Abbot Mortimer rose and solemnly spread his paws wide, encompassing the festive board.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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