merrymaking

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Late Saturday, Buckingham Palace announced details of a three-day merrymaking jamboree that will rival Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee last June.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2023

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Thursday that Mr. Biden was returning to Washington to attend White House meetings and participate in holiday merrymaking before flying back at 8:55 p.m.

From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2022

She added that people were so exhausted and there was no "merrymaking".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2022

With varying levels of merrymaking to partake in, 3 million visitors will descend on the Venetian lagoon next year from Feb. 8 to Feb 25.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2019

It was the season for merrymaking, when the New Year approaches and old debts are paid.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord