FESTIVAL VOCABULARY

Celebration: The action of marking a significant event or occasion with festivities or rituals.

Sentence: The town threw a big celebration for the national holiday, with fireworks and music.

Tradition: A custom or belief passed down from generation to generation.

Sentence: It is a tradition in our family to have a feast during the harvest festival.

Parade: A public procession, often with music, dancing, or floats, usually in celebration of an event.

Sentence: The annual parade marched through the streets, showcasing colorful costumes and floats.

Feast: A large meal, often in celebration of a festival or special event.

Sentence: The feast at the wedding included a variety of delicious dishes and desserts.

Ceremony: A formal event or ritual held to celebrate or commemorate something.

Sentence: The opening ceremony of the festival included speeches, music, and the lighting of the torch.

Revelry: Lively and noisy festivities, often involving a lot of dancing and singing.

Sentence: The revelry lasted late into the night, with people dancing in the streets to the sound of drums.

Carnival: A festive occasion, often with games, food, music, and dancing.

Sentence: The city’s carnival attracted thousands of visitors who enjoyed the rides and delicious street food.

Fireworks: Explosive devices used for entertainment, often seen during celebrations or festivals.

Sentence: The night sky was illuminated by a dazzling display of fireworks during the festival.

Ritual: A series of actions or behaviors followed in a specific order, often for religious or cultural reasons.

Sentence: The priest performed a ritual to bless the community during the festival.

Costume: Special clothing worn to represent a character, theme, or tradition, often for festivals or performances.

Sentence: The children wore colorful costumes for the Halloween festival, each dressed as their favorite character.

Jubilation: A feeling of great happiness and celebration.

Sentence: The crowd cheered in jubilation as the winning team marched by during the festival.

Street fair: A festival held in a street, typically with vendors, games, and entertainment.

Sentence: We spent the afternoon at the street fair, enjoying the local crafts and food stalls.