How To Use Festive In A Sentence

But proposed regulations may force people to take stock of their daily energy consumption and could make us think twice about our festive decor. Times, Sunday Times
Portuguese later acquired the property and turned it into the European-style Leal Senado Building for municipal chamber and the front square for Portuguese settlers to hold festive celebrations.
We are determined to make the 2008 festive season as jolly as any in the past decade or so of unrivalled prosperity. The Sun
Nothing kills the festive spirit as much as someone whisking under your feet with a dustpan and brush, folding up wrapping paper and tutting about all the pine needles.
The ground was luxuriant with colocynth, whose runners and fruits looked festive in the early light.

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The best programme on over the festive period. Times, Sunday Times
For us, the fruity festive tipple is one of the best things about the big day. The Sun
With drink and festive cheer in excess, it's easy to throw caution to the wind and find yourself acting recklessly on a Christmas night out.
For the past couple of years, the appearance of Christmas lights and festive decorations has heralded the arrival of a weighty travel anthology.
For party animals who may want to add some razzmatazz to the festive season, there are other options.
The gaming done, I began my performance of festive music, which seemed to go down quite well.
One of the main reasons why I do, apart from the big feed and plenty of socialising is that the Festive Period means lashings and lashings of Racing.
Indifferent, insolent, squally weather put a bit of a damper on the festive and cultural activities over the bank holiday weekend.
It means drinkers will hand 12 each on average in tax to the Government during the festive period. The Sun
Recently we have been ‘Christmas’ but before that ‘festive season’ whilst insipid is the closest we can get to I guess? It Is Christmas in Ruralshire. Say It And Be Proud. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG
The main preparation is the festive meal that follows the Bris, which is accompanied by special blessings during the Grace After Meals.
Your Silent Nights and Joy to the Worlds manage to be special and festive without first being coated with a cubic kilometre of sickly sentimentality.
I want to know the free-spirited wildness of my unrepressed desires realising themselves in festive play.
Shops need to claw back lost custom from the warm autumn so will offer huge festive discounts. The Sun
If all else fails, you can always just eat the table decorations, since it seems that every festive table these days plays host to a generous bowl of fruit and nuts and a surfeit of chocolates.
When Nia walked into Rephaims house, the bright and festive dcor surprised her, a stark contrast to the rooms appearance when shed escaped earlier. The After Wife
Reports in the media that long-term prisoners had been allowed to relax at Sun City and "jol" on the Cape Flats over the festive season, caused danger lights to flicker and placed the onus on the government to take urgent action, De Ville said in a statement. ANC Daily News Briefing
In the evenings, the place wears a festive look, with colourful lights decorating the trees, and the entire front wall of the building.
We are determined to make the 2008 festive season as jolly as any in the past decade or so of unrivalled prosperity. The Sun
Pupils have brought some traditional festive cheer to a small rural village, by repairing nativity figures and a crib.
The creative buy also "bookmarked" a full page advertisement with a reunion dinner scene and mio Home's festive season promotions. TODAYonline
This chestnut pudding is a rich dessert with a festive flavour.
With festive spot prizes, crackers and balloons, it was truly a great start to the Christmas par-tying season.
Top chefs show how to cook a festive feast. The Sun
Best of all, you don't have to set foot in a gym to lose your festive flab. The Sun
According to legends, traitors were hanged at this location during the American Revolutionary War and that the Marquis de Lafayette witnessed the festive hanging of 20 highwaymen from the elm in 1824.
As many return to the stresses and strains of work - perhaps a few festive pounds heavier - local companies are being invited to help employees fulfil some New Year resolutions.
We spent festive evenings at Riversdale enjoying fine Australian wine and cuisine, and taking in thought-provoking lectures by the tutors.
Beneath the festive mood there is an underlying apprehension.
If your family has formal festive functions, this one's for you.
Dress up for the office party in sequins and suits or go casual in bold brights for a festive drink with friends. The Sun
I have a hard time with it, knowing that if my brother ever found out I was, you know, * festive*, he'd likely think I was too perverted to be near his kids and grandkids, even though I'm chaste and have been even back when I was a neopagan and didn't believe chastity was mandated or even all that great. Keeping the Riff-Raff Out of Heaven
A number of insurers seek to solve the problem of festive underinsurance by increasing their level of contents insurance cover for a nominal period before and after Christmas.
The unusual marriage was solemnized at the Dharmasheela Buddha Vihar monastery with a three-hour ritual that was capped by eating festive food by relatives attending the ceremony.
Seems a bit harsh in the middle of the festive season. Times, Sunday Times
Libraries across North Wiltshire will resound with festive cheer in the countdown to Christmas with a series of special events for children.
I was wearing a festive but not overbearing reddish shirt and Keith was decked out in some sleek black duds.
A scenic bus ride will take attendees to this Texas hot spot, an ideal setting for a festive event.
Setting off firecrackers can add to the festive atmosphere and offer an outlet for people's pleasure and excitement.
I have managed to get two weeks off which will be great, although it is only 2 weeks away I am beginning to feel festive and in full holiday mode.
Not only was this a festive celebration, but I wanted so desperately to impress Zeek.
A scenic bus ride will take attendees to this Texas hotspot, an ideal setting for a festive event.
Traditional festive sweets, such as mulled wine, cocoa and imbuljuta, were also available. Timesofmalta.com
Since we neared the festive season of Christmas parties have been going on nonstop.
Hundreds of people who favoured ice skating over sledging made their way to the Ice Factor, in the Eye of York, which has had two of its busiest days over the festive period.
May the bright and festive glow of New Year candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying New Year that is happy in every way.
Money that's been set aside in secret could surface just in time to add some glitz and glamour to your festive plans. The Sun
The series follows the families' festive frolics as they face physical games in a bid to win 500,000. The Sun
Festive Filling - cooked chopped turkey and apple combined with cranberry sauce. 9.
May the bright and festive glow of Christmas candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying Christmas Day and wishing you a New Year that is happy in every way.
Ignore those joyous festive celebrations constantly on telly. The Sun
We want to protect the festive nature of the grand prix. Times, Sunday Times
They were lavished with gifts and festive treats. The Sun
With a myriad of chain stores, unique boutiques and trendy clothes stores, you will have no problem securing a festive peck under the mistletoe this year.
The Len Hunchak Trio plays carols at Clearspring Centre to help create a festive mood.
From that Christmas, Jonathan promised to visit Perry and stay with him in his Ghana home for the festive season.
The obvious festive choice is fortified wine, of which sherry and port are the most popular. Times, Sunday Times
Should I ditch my family for some festive frolics? The Sun
Work begins on setting the festive scene a month before Christmas, ensuring her display is in place in good time.
Over the festive season, it will be transformed into a winter wonderland. The Sun
All of which makes this a far more absorbing and instructive experience than your average festive countdown show. Times, Sunday Times
It features local crafts, gifts, festive food and drink plus carol singing. The Sun
Finally, even I was struck into amazed silence by the vituperative and downright nasty anti-festive sentiments contained in the latest missive from the boys.
For festive occasions, unmarried women wear small red felt caps adorned with gold braid, and married women don large white hats with starched wings.
Last year 30 per cent of festive temps got permanent jobs with the retailers. The Sun
She festoons the table with elegant ephemera - the living room's silver-painted eucalyptus garland is repeated on the dining room's chandelier - and puts out a buffet of festive treats.
But this year the festive season will be far from normal for the tot as it is the first time she will be able to thank her parents for their presents.
The final outcome is a festive, paint-by-numbers Abstract Expressionism, a gimmick made thoroughly improvisatory and formalities made endearingly licentious, all of it as if for the first time.
A round-up of the merriest, most festive nail lacquers the season has to offer. Pandora Young: The Best Christmas Nail Polishes
The symbolic language of Saint Catherine's day, as celebrated by the Parisian midinettes (young dressmakers and milliners), had its origins in the festive calendar of rural France.
You still have bruises from the festive shopping frenzy. Times, Sunday Times
It would be a fine thing to have food prepared as it was for festive occasions in days gone by.
The pig trade has enjoyed its best festive boom for several years and the top porkers have made up to 120p/kilo.
May the bright and festive glow of New Year candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying New Year that is happy in every way.
Go glam with silver and gold or festive reds and g y ers er greens. The Sun
May the bright and festive glow of Christmas candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying Christmas Day and wishing you a New Year that is happy in every way.
On our visit the restaurant was decked out for the festive season, with myriad glinting fairy lights and the obligatory sprinkling of canned snow around the windows.
This one boasts more than 60 great festive songs. The Sun
The factory was due to shut for the festive period.
‘Meaty’ aromas of plum with spiced wood and minty scents deliver dense plum fruit flavours and festive-spiced wood backing with a great intensity and length.
Through the wide variety of historical photographs, paintings and statuary included, we see correspondences of silhouette, construction, color and embellishment that teach us how to "read" a design—the way, for instance, the ornate embroidery of a matador's bolero brings drama to an evening gown, or how voluminous gathers of fabric, thrillingly elegant in a sleeve or skirt, are actually a translation from the festive dress of Spanish laborers. Fashion's Eternal Flame
Yet, last Christmas, people enjoyed the first festive season in decades without the pall of war hanging over their heads.
You can expect a plethora of them over the festive fortnight, and those with a taste for this kind of television must have been cheering last week.
York-based steel band Steel Expression added a modern twist to some festive classics and their version of Sleigh Ride received a long ovation from the audience.
The boost came despite a four per cent decrease over the previous month driven by a seasonal dip following the festive season, says the report. Computing
It was absolutely delightful and utterly festive; like something from a dream or the movies. Times, Sunday Times
The shows are very festive with invitations going out to clients and prospects all over Japan.
But a pub in Brigg is saying ‘humbug’ to the old cliche - and hosting an early festive season in the middle of August.
One is the feast of St. Leonard, the patron saint of livestock, who is honored each November with festive horse-and-cart parades.
More standard festive fayre as a series of musclemen who bear more than a passing resemblance to the side of a bus come face to face in an attempt to discover who's the strongest of them all.
Fashioned from organdy and tissue in ‘cheerful and festive’ colours, the line extends from table covers, placemats, and runners to light curtains and a wide spectrum of cushion covers.
An ironing board cover, tin opener and slimming shakes also made the festive hell list. The Sun
But which festive TV home would have proved the wisest property investment? The Sun
A flavourful glazed ham deserves pride of place on your festive menu.
News_ (Saskatchewan), it is remarked that "the absence of any kind of spirituous liquors around the festive board and the fact that the ladies were present" were unique features of the entertainment. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916
Take stock of your festive decorations and decide if any need replacing. The Sun
People getting restless at a festive family do? The Sun
But the real indication that his priorities are different from the throng around us is not the lack of festive shopping bags but a certain ethereal quality. Times, Sunday Times
The atrocious weather has just given them another reason to delay their festive shopping. Times, Sunday Times
Stateley and bright, the entire hall was hung with banners, and in the right-hand corner of the room musicians played on hand-drum, pipe and lute, creating an atmosphere both festive and patriotic.
In addition, says a note sent by the Fortune Hotel, "animated situations at strategic locations have been found to be a great attraction for festive themes at mini-metros such as Calicut, Undefined
We want to protect the festive nature of the grand prix. Times, Sunday Times
Dress up for the office party in sequins and suits or go casual in bold brights for a festive drink with friends. The Sun
for centuries jellies have figured importantly among English desserts, particularly upon festive occasion
We are determined to make the 2008 festive season as jolly as any in the past decade or so of unrivalled prosperity. The Sun
A large proportion of these were peace offerings, which afforded to the people the means of festive enjoyment. all Israel ... from the entering in of Hamath -- that is, the defile at Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Experts have predicted that internet retailers will benefit more than ever before from the festive bonanza.
But the results of the Christmas consumer test will give new heart to anyone browned off by the festive ripoff syndrome.
The festive season of Christmas was observed in the usual reverent and enjoyable manner by the community in Bunclody.
And there are fears that industrial productivity and festive retail sales will suffer. The Sun
The charity was overwhelmed by the response to its fund raising events over the festive period, with the final total exceeding its highest expectations.
The food boxes will be filled with traditional festive fare including a turkey-filled roll, naartjie or orange, fruit pie and a chocolate santa. ANC Daily News Briefing
A Christmas tree has been erected every year on the Square for the festive season.
Ironically this also marked the demise of the 'cante jondo' in favor of more festive fare. Jay Weston: Flamenco Comes to Los Angeles
There's festive fun and frolics with Boycie and Marlene in John Sullivan's popular Only Fools And Horses spin-off.
Festive polar bears skate on the long sleeve nightshirt.
The hall, which had been picturesquely decorated by the officers and a few of the inmates, presented a bright and festive appearance.
Should I ditch my family for some festive frolics? The Sun
All this festive cheer is starting to become a bit boring, so why not join us on a needless, hurtful, and downright nasty hate campaign against someone we've never met?
A bright reception leads into a cavernous back room which is full and surprisingly festive. Times, Sunday Times
Instead of weaning yourself off those supplies of festive food and drink, you may be better going cold turkey. The Sun
He would love it if they could get back together as a couple over the festive season.
Top chefs show how to cook a festive feast. The Sun
Festive Filling - cooked chopped turkey and apple combined with cranberry sauce. 9.
In addition to the laugh and I do agree with Icanhasyarn that this one looks like a gallows, which is a particularly horrific motif for a birthday cake, I also have the comfort of knowing my birthday cake - since I will be making it myself - will look ever so much more festive and happ. One Really IS the Loneliest Number
It is aimed at giving the homeless a roof over their heads during the festive season, as well as hot food and a place to sleep.
It is awesome to get this festive freebie but people always notice the one who scoffs the lot. The Sun
Upper levels are rendered in dark blue painted plaster while seats in kaleidoscopic colours generate a festive air.
MUSIC to the ears of those of us wanting to lose festive flab - listening to tunes during exercise can boost a workout. The Sun
The Potters foreign legion simply cannot get their heads round a festive fixture list that sees them in action three times in eight days over the holidays. The Sun
What would the festive season be without it? Times, Sunday Times
This chestnut pudding is a rich dessert with a festive flavour.
In the aftermath of departure from Europe on Wednesday night, Ferguson bullishly claimed that his team had been the best in the country since the festive season.
Fashioned from organdy and tissue in ‘cheerful and festive’ colours, the line extends from table covers, placemats, and runners to light curtains and a wide spectrum of cushion covers.
Macaulay, on all festive occasions, proved himself as elegant a conversationist as he was a writer; his tone was thoroughly The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
A teacher on a marathon mission to boost the coffers of a charity close to her heart is staging a festive fundraiser for the cause.
The Evening Telegraph featured a dozen cases of abandoned and unwanted pets in the week before Christmas in a bid to ease the pressure on the RSPCA following the festive period.
The housemaids had been bribed with various fragments of riband, and sundry pairs of shoes more or less down at heel, to make no mention of crumbs in the beds; the airiest costumes had been worn on these festive occasions; and the daring Miss Ferdinand had even surprised the company with a sprightly solo on the comb – and – curlpaper, until suffocated in her own pillow by two flowing – haired executioners. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Pointing out that his discourse is crafted not only for a festive display, but also for a particular historical moment, Isocrates affirms the legitimacy of oratory as a vehicle of political deliberation.
(Pictured: Marigold flowers and Mango leaves, depicted in yarn, woven into a garland or "toran", a must-have for every festive occasion in Maharashtra) ... Archive 2007-05-01
The bride will wear red to maintain the festive spirit and regulars will share a full turkey dinner followed by mince pies and Christmas pud.
Local pubs and clubs are doing their bit to keep their people safe on the roads during the festive season.
The dancers place the pots on their heads above festive symbols such as the star, sun, lotus, swastika etc.
There was a very relaxed holiday atmosphere in the village over the festive season.
Others claimed that punters were just hard up, cleaned-out after the festive period.
The images of the ideal festive period do not end there. Times, Sunday Times
The spacious galleries were crowded to suffocation by beautiful Southern belles in festive attire. Hagar's Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice
She does not like all the fuss and is not intending to get into a festive mood. Times, Sunday Times
The festive mood can lead to all kinds of things, even with people you've only just met.
As Osa dancers perform a stick dance meant to conjure up the spirits of their ancestors, organizers say the festive season is not a denouncement of Western Christian values.
We have photographed 200 calories of different festive foods so you can see how much you should be eating. The Sun
Indeed, to celebrate harvest home a festive crowdie could be made with cream and sugar.
May the bright and festive glow of New Year candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying New Year that is happy in every way.
The festive period can be tough with games coming thick and fast. The Sun
A good economic out-turn and a near-good monsoon have resulted in most Indian companies paying average and above-average bonuses this year, making this festive season a cheerful one.
This is the third year of the festive event and is set to be the best ever with a whole range of surprises in store for visitors.
His coachbuilder father, who was born during the festive season, was called Christmas.
Use twigs, cut ivy, holly and a branch of blue spruce for more of that wonderful festive vibe. Times, Sunday Times
The factory was due to shut for the festive period.
The night lamp sheds tender light and the posters of Kandinsky and Mir color my white walls with festive colours.
TO add a festive twist you could add some cranberries in with the fennel and apples. The Sun
The ancient Israelites celebrated the sabbath as a day of solemn rest but as a festive occasion as well.
For a player who walks a disciplinary tightrope, a fifth booking around the festive fixtures is par for the course. The Sun
May the bright and festive glow of Christmas candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying Christmas Day and wishing you a New Year that is happy in every way.
The stationer's is pretty deserted but the supermarket's stuffed with holiday shoppers, panic buying as though there's going to be some festive apocalypse; perhaps they know something I don't. Crown-of-thorns
Leading Australians jumped on the bandwagon as the Santa ban spread, with radio talk-back shows abuzz with festive fury.
The Potters foreign legion simply cannot get their heads round a festive fixture list that sees them in action three times in eight days over the holidays. The Sun
I was interested by what Bena Roberts posted over at GoMoNews about the extra pressure on mobile networks over the Xmas and New Year period from festive calls and texts. Are mobile New Year's greetings going out of fashion in Japan?
So here are some jolly good deals to get you in the festive mood. The Sun
Take your holiday décor beyond the traditional sleigh and reindeer by adding some new, festive friends.
Tiny blossoms of deep pinks and reds will add great color to your festive fall container.
Due to the nature of the position, flexibility is required to meet peak season demands and festive occasions.
For an extra festive touch, carve a decorative crown at the top of the fruit. Times, Sunday Times
An informative and useful read for those maybe looking for a fun and rewarding family day out over the festive season. The Sun
With not a sprig of holly in sight, it is the perfect anti-pantomime for the festive season.
His top tip for being a gracious festive host? Times, Sunday Times
One might believe that the many inconveniences residents encountered were mitigated by the festive improvements in the city's appearance.
May the bright and festive glow of New Year candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying New Year that is happy in every way.
It's a malevolent money noose that is tightening just as the festive season's bells and lights are beginning to chime and shine.
York dialysis patient Mandy Coles will be battling the bulge this festive season, like the rest of the nation.
Frozen seedless grapes add a festive touch and help keep drinks cold.
The festive period will only be enjoyable when we all work with the police to rid our communities of the bad eggs.
The stationer's is pretty deserted but the supermarket's stuffed with holiday shoppers, panic buying as though there's going to be some festive apocalypse; perhaps they know something I don't. Crown-of-thorns
Old Keltie, the landlord, who had bestowed his name on a bridge in the neighbourhood of his quondam dwelling, received the carrier with his usual festive cordiality, and adjourned with him into the house, under pretence of important business, which, I believe, consisted in their emptying together a mutchkin stoup of usquebaugh. The Abbot
But it is not only winning on the casual front: its range of stylish separates and dresses for the festive season are chic at half the price.
Surf music, despite its associations with fun stuff such as huarache sandals and the Pacific Ocean, is often as ominous as it is festive, and it's the form's dark side that this group most evoke.
The store took an active promotional stance in electricals and toys over the festive period and like-for-like sales are expected to be 4% to 5% ahead.
Festive Food Everyone seems to enjoy special foods at Christmas time - from roast turkey to stuffed dates and other sweet treats.
The boost came despite a four per cent decrease over the previous month driven by a seasonal dip following the festive season, says the report. Computing
There was a festive atmosphere in the theatre on opening night, and many in attendance were seriously yucking it up.
Why yes; with November 5th safely out of the way, my self-imposed moratorium on all things festive is lifted and we are free to celebrate the countdown to Christmas: 41 shopping days to go!!! …clearing a room without saying a word « Sven’s guide to…
The small spot is a festive clutter of petite piñatas, garlands of chili pepper lights and paper cutouts, big windows decorated with a spinning police light, cacti and a coffin.
Tullow Gardai reported a number of public order offences in the town over the festive season all relating to over-consumption of alcohol.
Merry Christmas to you all and all the best for a fantastic festive season with friends and loved ones!
Calypso and soca music sway the body of festive dancers to a mixture of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with witty lyrics and heavy metal or finely tuned steel drums.

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