festive+celebration
51jubilation — /jooh beuh lay sheuhn/, n. 1. a feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation: Their jubilation subsided when they lost the second game. 2. a joyful or festive celebration. [1350 1400; ME jubilacioun ( < AF) < L jubilation (s. of jubilatio) a …
52sacred kingship — ▪ religious and political concept Introduction religious and political concept by which a ruler is seen as an incarnation, manifestation, mediator, or agent of the sacred or holy (the transcendent or supernatural realm). The concept… …
53Mystical Marriage — • In the Old and the New Testament, the love of God for man, and, in particular His relations with His chosen people (whether of the Synagogue or of the Church), are frequently typified under the form of the relations between bridegroom and bride …
54beano — noun a) The game bingo played using beans for the markers. b) a childrens party : a noisy festive celebration …
55kill the fatted calf — verb To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someones long awaited return …
56Margravine Elisabeth Fredericka Sophie of Brandenburg-Bayreuth — Elisabeth Fredericka Sophie of Brandenburg Bayreuth Duchess of Württemberg Tenure 26 September 1748 – 6 April 1780 ( 1000000000000003100000031 years …
57Minoan religion — Snake Goddess or a priestess performing a ritual The religion of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization was a type of polytheism within the larger group of religions of the Ancient Near East. As a prehistoric religion, interpretation of possible cult …
58festival — n. Feast, holiday, festive celebration, (joyful) anniversary, day of rejoicing, fête …
59feast — I. n. 1. Banquet, treat, entertainment, carousal, regale, sumptuous repast. 2. Festival, holiday, fête, day of feasting, festive celebration, joyful anniversary, day of rejoicing, festal day. 3. Enjoyment, delight. II. v. n. Eat (plentifully), be …
60jubilation — ju•bi•la•tion [[t]ˌdʒu bəˈleɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) a feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation 2) the act of rejoicing or jubilating 3) a joyful or festive celebration • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME (< AF) < L jūbilātiō wild shouting… …
