Merry-making is the activities of people who are enjoying themselves together in a lively way, for example by eating, drinking, or dancing.
...a time of merry-making, feasting and visiting friends.
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Meaning of MERRY-MAKING in English
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006