festive

Example Sentences

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Despite the ongoing dangers he and his wife are trying their best to create a festive atmosphere, gathering firewood to bake cakes on their stove.

From Barron's

“That’s quite concerning. Even the festive season isn’t really giving people the desire to spend as they did before.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Ooh, you know what would probably make graduation morning feel extra festive?”

From Literature

After taking a train home to her native Hebei province, Beijing resident Hua Lei told AFP she would observe a subdued festive season.

From Barron's

It is also a festive period during which Iranians meet family and friends to try to forget the difficulties of everyday life, especially the high cost of living.

From Barron's