Festivity

If one search into the reason of the thing more accurately, these things occur; First, The mirth of that feast above all others; concerning which there needs not much to be said, since the very name of the feast (for by way of emphasis it was called Festivity or Mirth) sufficiently proves it.

From the Talmud and Hebraica 1602-1675 1979

The one representing two girls dancing or running is called sometimes "Festivity," sometimes "Motion."

An Art-Lovers Guide to the Exposition Sheldon Cheney

In Celebration: Studies in Festivity, edited by Victor Turner (1982); Myerhoff, Barbara, et al. “Rites of Passage.”

Ritual in the United States. 2009

Festivity-goers should also note that D. C.'s Union Station has limited restroom facilities (Amtrak suggests you go on the train) and that on Inauguration Day, all food and retail outlets in the station will close down in the middle of the afternoon.

Bring Toilet Paper 2009

Festivity was not an excuse to be a slob, or dress like one.

Some Contra Dance videos papabear 2008

Festivity, joy and pleasure, seemed foreign to the purposes of its construction; silence, solemnity and contemplation were adapted to it only.

Cecilia 2008

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Festivity was not an excuse to be a slob, or dress like one.

Archive 2008-08-24 papabear 2008

Festivity is created in spirit, after all, and my Dad is right: holidays are for the kids.

blog: November 2007 2007

Festivity is created in spirit, after all, and my Dad is right: holidays are for the kids.

blog: And the reason is you 2007