The word "festive" in literature is employed with remarkable versatility, connoting not only joy and celebration but also a rich interplay of atmosphere and symbolism. In many works, it conveys a sense of lively elegance and vibrant decor, as when Chekhov describes a traveller's room with a festive appearance [1] or a character preparing for a grand celebration [2]. At other times, authors imbue the term with subtle irony or melancholy—Victor Hugo contrasts images of blood and crimson gowns with the ritual of festivity [3], while Hans Christian Andersen interweaves the toll of church bells with a festive moment [4]. Meanwhile, in more formal or ceremonial settings, “festive” marks the readiness for public gatherings and communal rites, seen in descriptions of orderly social occasions [5, 6, 7] and even in the context of historical or mythic traditions [8]. Overall, through its various applications—from ornate lavishness and symbolic ritual to understated cultural commentary—the word brings a dynamic layer of meaning to narrative and imagery across different literary eras [9, 10, 11].