Associations to the word «Festival»

Wiktionary

FESTIVAL, adjective. Pertaining to a feast or feast-day. (Now only as the noun used attributively.)
FESTIVAL, noun. An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.
FESTIVAL, noun. In mythology, a set of celebrations in the honour of a god.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, proper noun. (Judaism) Alternative term for Hanukkah
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, proper noun. (Hinduism) Alternative term for Divali
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, proper noun. (Burma) Alternative term for Tazaungdaing

Dictionary definition

FESTIVAL, noun. A day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration.
FESTIVAL, noun. An organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival".

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe