Let's Celebrate!
Noun
person inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity
The Circo do Beco is a way to celebrate street art and performance, things Sao Paulo has in abundance, in a relaxed and familial environment. Everyone is welcome to participate, amateurs and professionals alike.
Noun
festival marked by merrymaking and parades
This raucous carnival really defines New Orleans! Beginning with a masked ball on the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6, celebrations build to fever pitch during five days of pre-Lenten parties.
Verb
make an eye-catching presentation of something
An Indian Muslim girl in Jammu, India, displays her hands after applying mehndi for Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Verb
hold the attention of
Gangnam Style by the Korean artist Psy enthralled one and all and became viral on the net. It entertained many and Bollywood took the opportunity to cash in on its immense popularity.
Adjective
cheerful and exciting, suited to a celebration or holiday
What tidings will the Year of the Snake bring? The New Year's season is implacably festive, but given the destructive power of the snake sign, many worry that this year will bite.
Verb
allow something to move, act, or flow freely
Tradition demands that statues depicting Ganesh are praised through prayer and offerings and then released into the sea. This will take away the year's misfortunes and set the stage for a prosperous future.
Noun
period of temporary rest or relief
With water guns, buckets, and even elephants dousing people with their trunks, pretty much everyone gets soaked during this Thai New Year festival. It's a symbolic fresh start, and a welcome respite from the heat!
Noun
someone who is celebrating with others, usually a wild and noisy way
More than 18,000 revelers shouted and banged drums and tambourines at the Stonehenge circle, a group of giant stones in the middle of an English field, to celebrate the dawn of the summer solstice.
Noun
person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities
Donald Trump is an American business magnate and socialite. His extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner have made him a celebrity for years.
Noun
wear or display (a distinctive or noticeable item)
Sometimes even balloons need a makeover. Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants are on board for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year's holiday spectacle will see them sporting new looks.