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==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''fete'', from Middle French, from Old French ''feste''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century]
The [[English]] word ''fête'', pronounced /ˈfeɪt/ (FAYT) or /ˈfɛt/ (FET), is derived from the French ''Fête'', [[meaning]] "holiday" or "party".
==Definitions==
*1: festival
*2a : a lavish often outdoor [[entertainment]]
:b : a large elaborate party
==Description==
Village '''fêtes''' are common in Britain, although their numbers are declining. These are usually outdoor shows held on village greens or [[recreation]] grounds with a variety of activities. They are organised by an ad hoc committee of [[volunteers]] from organisations like [[religious]] groups or residents' associations. In Australia, ''fêtes'' are often held yearly by [[schools]] and sometimes [[churches]] to raise funds.
Attractions seen at village ''fêtes'' include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffle raffles], coconut shies, bat a rat stalls, white elephant stalls, cakes, and home produce such as jams and pickles. [[Entertainment]] may include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_dance Morris dancing], tug of war, fancy [[dress]] and pet shows. The American and Canadian equivalent would be a county or city [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair fair].
Harvard University's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_House Eliot House] uses the term to refer to its [[spring]] formal. In Trinidad and Tobago and other English-speaking Caribbean territories, ''fêtes'' are huge parties held during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival Carnival] season.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%AAte]
[[Category: Sociology]]
==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''fete'', from Middle French, from Old French ''feste''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century]
The [[English]] word ''fête'', pronounced /ˈfeɪt/ (FAYT) or /ˈfɛt/ (FET), is derived from the French ''Fête'', [[meaning]] "holiday" or "party".
==Definitions==
*1: festival
*2a : a lavish often outdoor [[entertainment]]
:b : a large elaborate party
==Description==
Village '''fêtes''' are common in Britain, although their numbers are declining. These are usually outdoor shows held on village greens or [[recreation]] grounds with a variety of activities. They are organised by an ad hoc committee of [[volunteers]] from organisations like [[religious]] groups or residents' associations. In Australia, ''fêtes'' are often held yearly by [[schools]] and sometimes [[churches]] to raise funds.
Attractions seen at village ''fêtes'' include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffle raffles], coconut shies, bat a rat stalls, white elephant stalls, cakes, and home produce such as jams and pickles. [[Entertainment]] may include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_dance Morris dancing], tug of war, fancy [[dress]] and pet shows. The American and Canadian equivalent would be a county or city [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair fair].
Harvard University's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_House Eliot House] uses the term to refer to its [[spring]] formal. In Trinidad and Tobago and other English-speaking Caribbean territories, ''fêtes'' are huge parties held during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival Carnival] season.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%AAte]
[[Category: Sociology]]