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merrymaking

réjouissances fpl

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This celebration is a combination of merrymaking, thanksgiving, and prayers for a good harvest, good health and good luck. en.wikipedia.org

It is largely a community based festival related to the new harvest and celebrated through feasting and merrymaking. en.wikipedia.org

At night, there is merrymaking and many shows that all people can enjoy. en.wikipedia.org

The days are spent mainly in eating, drinking, singing and dancing and merrymaking. en.wikipedia.org

It was founded in 1835 and dedicated to music and merrymaking. en.wikipedia.org

However, the importance of merrymaking at weddings was not diminished, and musicians came forth to fill that niche, klezmorim. en.wikipedia.org

There was, however, no comparison to the government's merrymaking in 2011. www.marketoracle.co.uk

It is also associated with the urge for freedom and exploration, humanitarian and protecting roles, and with gambling and merrymaking. en.wikipedia.org

The loud noises and sounds of merrymaking are also supposed to drive away bad spirits. en.wikipedia.org

Together they would drink toddythe only liquor known to themand their merrymaking often went on for a whole day. en.wikipedia.org

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