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U.K. Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 Years as Monarch

The festivities, her Platinum Jubilee, will take place over four days, with parades, street parties and a service in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

"The events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience," she said. "It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbours and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.

"But Prince Philip and I want to take this opportunity to offer our special thanks and appreciation to all those who have had a hand in organising these Jubilee celebrations.
"It has been a massive challenge, and I am sure that everyone who has enjoyed these festive occasions realises how much work has been involved."



Ladies and Gentlemen,
Who could have guessed on Nov. 4, 2008, that the mood this Christmas would be so festive? Yet a feeling of optimism pervades as we watch the old Christmas movies and marvel at the winter wonderland on the Mall illuminated by our national Christmas tree. (No offense to that ardent Catholic Nancy Pelosi, who would prefer “holiday tree.”)



The film takes place in 1671. In the prelude to the Franco-Dutch War, a financially struggling Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé is visited by King Louis XIV for three days of festivities at the Château de Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, and spares no expense in order to impress the king. In charge of organizing the event is François Vatel, Master of Festivities and Pleasures in the prince's household.

festive[fes・tive]

• 発音記号[féstiv]

[形]

1 祝祭の, 祭日の；祝祭にふさわしい

the festive season
（クリスマスなど）お祭りの季節

a festive occasion
（誕生日など）特別なお祝いの日

a festive atmosphere
お祭り気分.

2 はなやいだ, 楽しい.

fes・tive・ly

[副]festivity noun [U]
when people are happy and celebrating

festivities plural noun
the parties, meals and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion:
"Come in and join the festivities - what will you have to drink?"

fes・tiv・i・ty

━━ n. 祝祭; お祭り騒ぎ, にぎわい; （pl.） 祝いの催し.
⇒festive


adj.

1. Of, relating to, or appropriate for a feast or festival.
2. Merry; joyous: a festive party.

[Latin fēstīvus, from fēstus.]

festively fes'tive·ly adv.
festiveness fes'tive·ness n.


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