festivities russian
весе́лье
gaiety, mirth, merriment, high spirits
fun, merry-making, revelry, festivities
пра́зднество
festival, solemnity, festivities, celebrations
Examples
Празднество продолжалось до самого утра.
The festivities continued until morning.
Гулянье продолжалось до самого вечера
The festivities continued until evening.
В честь Вакха устраивали шумные праздники.
Noisy festivities were held in honor of Bacchus.
Праздничное разгулье продолжалось до самого утра.
The festivities continued until dawn.
В старину тезоименитство отмечали пышными празднествами.
In the old days, the name day was celebrated with lavish festivities.
Флаги, расцвечиваемые огнями праздника, украшали площадь.
The flags, illuminated by the lights of the festivities, adorned the square.



















