/ ˈfestɪv; NAmE / adjective
1.
typical of a special event or celebration :
a festive occasion
The whole town is in festive mood .
2.
( BrE ) connected with the period when people celebrate Christmas :
the festive season / period
festive decorations
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from Latin festivus , from festum , (plural) festa feast.