class 10 English/Unit 2:/word meanings/ Festivals and Celebrations/word meanings

 Unit 2: Festivals and Celebrations

Festival = A day or period of celebration, usually cultural or religious  

Celebration = A joyful occasion to mark an event  

Tradition = A custom or belief passed down through generations  

Community = A group of people living in the same place or sharing something in common  

Participate = To take part in something  

Occasion = A particular time or event  

Culture = The customs, beliefs, and art of a group of people  

Costume = Special clothing worn for a festival or performance  

Ritual = A religious or traditional ceremony or act  

Parade = A public procession to celebrate something  

Worship = To show religious devotion or respect  

Harvest = The process of gathering crops  

Renewal = The process of becoming new again  

Symbol = Something that represents an idea or feeling  

Bonfire = A large outdoor fire, often for celebration  

Offering = A gift given to a god, spirit, or person  

Sacred = Considered holy or connected to a religion  

Feast = A large, special meal  

Blessing = A prayer asking for divine help or favor  

Devotee = A person who is very devoted to religion or god  

Procession = A group moving in a formal line during a festival  

Ancient = Very old or from a long time ago  

Lunar = Related to the moon  

Solar = Related to the sun  

Custom = A traditional way of doing something  

Myth = A story from ancient times explaining something  

Flock = A large group of people or animals  

Gather = To come together in a group  

Float = A decorated platform in a parade  

Chariot = A vehicle used in festivals, often pulled manually or by animals  

Deity = A god or goddess  

Locality = A particular area or neighborhood  

Sacredness = The quality of being holy or worthy of respect  

Diverse = Showing a variety or difference  

Ethnic = Related to cultural or racial groups  

Unique = One of a kind  

Observance = The act of keeping a custom or tradition  

Drape = To cover or hang loosely  

Revive = To bring back to life or use  

Spectacular = Very impressive or amazing  

Enthusiasm = Excitement and energy