Large, elaborate meals with lots of food and celebration, or religious days celebrated with special significance.
From Latin 'festum,' meaning 'festival' or 'holiday,' related to 'festivus.' The word originally referred to any special day worth celebrating.
Every culture marks important moments with feasts—weddings, harvests, religious holidays—because sharing food together is the oldest way humans bond. The word shows how eating together isn't just about hunger; it's about marking time and community.
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