festive occasion

It was a genuine ovation, and more like a grand festive occasion than the surrender of a town to a foe.

But this day was, in reality, a festive occasion, and my father was disposed to be more than usually agreeable.

At the birth of a son, or on any similar festive occasion, it is customary to plant a few cocoa-nut shoots in the earth.

The sword must be laid out in state on that festive occasion in the palace.

She then serves him with the provisions provided for the festive occasion.