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a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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For centuries, eggnog has been a part of America’s Christmas festivities.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
After the New Year's festivities wind down, join an Afternoon Tea Voyage aboard the World Star Ferry, sipping seasonal teas while live music plays during a cruise around the Victoria Harbour.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The party is legendary for its drunken festivities and trashing of company Christmas gifts.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Copper is clearly warm, loved, and enjoying all the bright and colorful Christmas festivities his new home offers.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Sandringham is the royal family’s traditional Christmas destination, with King Charles hosting the festivities.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
To cap off the festivities, there will also be fireworks.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Downtown restaurants, bars and hotels get in on the evening’s festivities by hosting celebrations and viewing parties.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Fans can expect to see many pre-wedding festivities, including dress and suit fittings, as well as bachelor and bachelorette parties.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
After the New Year's festivities wind down, join an Afternoon Tea Voyage aboard the World Star Ferry, sipping seasonal teas while live music plays during a cruise around the Victoria Harbour.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The party is legendary for its drunken festivities and trashing of company Christmas gifts.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Copper is clearly warm, loved, and enjoying all the bright and colorful Christmas festivities his new home offers.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Sandringham is the royal family’s traditional Christmas destination, with King Charles hosting the festivities.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
To cap off the festivities, there will also be fireworks.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Downtown restaurants, bars and hotels get in on the evening’s festivities by hosting celebrations and viewing parties.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Fans can expect to see many pre-wedding festivities, including dress and suit fittings, as well as bachelor and bachelorette parties.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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