Holiday Celebrations

noun a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox

• The Easter holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• We're planning a big Easter egg hunt for the kids this weekend.
• I can't wait to stuff my face with chocolate bunnies on Easter!
• The arrival of spring is like a new beginning, much like Easter symbolizes.

noun the birth of Jesus Christ

• The nativity scene at the church beautifully depicts the birth of Jesus.
• Have you seen the nativity play at school yet?
• Let's go check out the nativity set at the mall.
• The nativity of a new idea often leads to great innovation.

noun Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing

• The grand ball was filled with elegant revelry as guests danced the night away.
• Last night's party was full of revelry - everyone was having a great time.
• We're going to hit the town for some serious revelry tonight!
• The colorful leaves danced in the wind, creating a scene of autumn revelry in the park.

noun a gathering of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving or a Thanksgiving-like meal together

• We are planning to host a Friendsgiving celebration this year.
• Let's have a Friendsgiving potluck with all our friends!
• Who's coming to our Friendsgiving shindig?
• Friendsgiving is like a big family reunion with chosen family members.