1 a series of plays, films, musical performances, etc often held regularly in one place 节（一系列戏剧、电影、音乐表演等，常在某地定期举行）: the Cannes Film Festival 戛纳电影节a jazz festival 爵士音乐节

2 a day or time when people celebrate sth (especially a religious event) 节日（尤指宗教节日）: Christmas is an important Christian festival. 圣诞节是基督教的一个重要节日。