Synonyms of the word

festivity

• n. (often pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.
• n. An experience or expression of celebratory feeling, merriment, gaiety.

celebration

• n. The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
• n. The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
• n. The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
• n. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

diversion

• n. (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
• n. A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
• n. The act of diverting.
• n. Removal of water via a canal.
• n. (transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
• n. (transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a…
• n. (law) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of…

recreation

• n. Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
• n. The process of recreating something.
• n. The result of this process.