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carnival
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
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Bacchanalia, Dionysia
an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)
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eisteddfod
any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
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film festival
a cinematic festival that features films (usually films produced during the past year)
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jazz festival
a festival that features performances by jazz artists
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Kwanza, Kwanzaa
a festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year
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Oktoberfest
an autumn festival that involves merrymaking and drinking beer
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Saturnalia
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
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sheepshearing
a festival held at the time sheep are normally sheared
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Royal National Eisteddfod
an eisteddfod with competitions in music and drama and poetry and the fine arts
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Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras
a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans
