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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Available in cranberry and white versions, each tumbler has a glimmering, festive design in either silver or gold.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
The center will be shimmering with firefly lights in the trees and festive decor.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023
Start by punching festive designs into double-sided adhesive sheets—make snowflakes, trees, and more.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Maryland Club, Late 1864 The MEMBERS are no longer so festive.
—Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
No need to wait until Black Friday to fill your cart with practical products, giftable goodies, and festive decor: Amazon’s holiday hub is already brimming with markdowns.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
Foliage colors — natural greens, yellows, and reds — are festive and fill us with feel-good feelings, setting the right tone during the holiday season.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 Nov. 2023
Fans can expect special surprise-and-delight moments like a festive oversized game, a custom Hallmark Channel light-up marquee, and even a twinkling Christmas light ceiling!
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Latin festivus, from festum
1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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