festive

adj

Etymology: From French festif, from Latin festivus (“pertaining to a feast, gay, lively, joyous”). Equivalent to feast + -ive.

1. Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

   “The room was decked out in festive streamers, with flowers everywhere.”

   “On festive occasions away from home we softened under the influence of Christmas trees, bran pies, and conjurors.”

2. In the mood to celebrate.

   “Please put the Christmas decorations away, I'm really not in a festive mood.”