Sentence examples for festive in from inspiring English sources

In their wisdom, the programmers dispensed with the second-rate celebrity-spangled productions that so often make film festivals festive in name only and turned the screens and the calendar of activities over to independent filmmakers whose aesthetic displays as much independence of thought as do their mode of production and, significantly, their attitude toward the cinema itself.

We'll roll out the Kleig lights for the soon-to-be-Hollywood-blockbusters; Labor Day, Nebraska, August: Osage County, At Middleton and the Red Carpet Galas that put the "festive" in the Festival, but it's the lesser known films that are often are the most memorable.

Austin Lungu, 28, a bartender, said the mood was festive in his bar.

It all makes me feel festive in a way that the actual Festive never does.

The collection was festive in its mix of colors like iris purple, hollyhock yellow and a nowhere-in-nature turquoise.

And what could be more festive, in a deeply musical sense, than beginning the season with a new piece?

The second half was played in a festive atmosphere in front of more than 70,000 fans, especially after Leverkusen fell behind in their game.

Photograph: Saad Abobrahim/Reuters 9.33am GMT The penguins are getting in a festive mood in South Korea.

Christmas trees and festive lights in towns in the Leeds area will not be funded by the city council.

"Police Scotland will continue to work with both clubs to ensure everyone enjoys the game in true festive spirit in a safe and considerate manner.

The gold colours and Christmassy details of the reboot will get you and your lucked-out sweetie in the festive mood in no time. .