At the festive ceremony, the president acknowledged that this legislation will mark a fundamental change in U.S.domestic policy.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

These offerings are generally consumed by the offerer and his family, very often in a festive situation, as a big feast, after certain portions are donated to the priests, again.

这些祭品通常由供奉者及其家庭自己消耗掉，通常在节日，把某些部位先给祭司后，它被作为大餐被全家享用。

耶鲁公开课 - 旧约导论课程节选

The Christmas season is usually a festive time, as families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, sharing delicious meals and exchanging gifts.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24