jollification

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Although “Donizetti” has no scenery and no narrative, it looks at first like an outtake from the older ballet’s celebration of the festival of the vine, with the jollification of decorous peasants.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2011

Newsmen know that little is ever accomplished during their perennial Manhattan muster save chit-chat and jollification.

From Time Magazine Archive

After this solemn moment all was jollification and singing of "Now we have soldiers again!" in the streets of Old Cologne.

From Time Magazine Archive

First there was jollification as there must be when Governors get together.

From Time Magazine Archive

And feeling that he could now afford a little jollification, he bought a joint of beef, a bottle of wine, and a bag of oranges for the children.

From Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport by Nilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias