► a carnival/festive atmosphere (=when people are celebrating something)· Outside the stadium, there was a carnival atmosphere.
► a holiday/party/festive mood (=a happy mood in which you want to enjoy a holiday or party)· The fans were in a festive mood after their team won the championship.
► a festive occasion (=when you celebrate something)· The Great Hall had been prepared for the festive occasion.
► the festive season (=the period around Christmas)· More people are choosing to go abroad for the festive season.