Advanced vocabulary and phrases to talk about celebrations

Advanced English Vocabulary 19: Celebrations

The growth of excitement or tension over time before a big event.

The feeling of togetherness and support among members of a community.

Clothes worn for a particular occasion or event, often representing a particular character or theme.

To wear formal or fancy clothes for a special occasion or event.

To give and receive presents or gifts as a gesture of goodwill or celebration.

A large and elaborate meal, often shared with friends or family for a special occasion or celebration.

Someone or something that is very showy or extravagant, often to get attention or to be noticed.

A decorated vehicle or platform that is used in a parade for entertainment or display purposes.

The traditions, customs and objects that are handed down from generation to generation in a culture.

To relax and be yourself without worrying about what others might think.

To experience something in real-time, not recorded.

A period of time, typically three or four days, that includes a weekend and a holiday or special event.

A special event where a group of people, often in colourful costumes, walk together in a line.

Traditions or practices that are handed down from one generation to the next.

Someone who enjoys celebrating and having fun, often at a party or a festival.

The place or culture that a person or thing originally comes from.

A set of speakers and other electronic equipment used to amplify and play music or other sounds.

A small, simple structure used for selling things at a market or fair.

Someone who sells goods or services on the street, often from a small cart or a stand.

The person who brings a lot of energy, fun, and excitement to a social event.