1.   As Cranston and Athelstan turned into Cheapside they saw the festive spirit had spread.

2.   Rightly or wrongly, the Pavillon des Arts has Decided to emphasise the festive spirit of the time.

3.   Second line shares, along with blue chips, were in festive spirit.

4.   ...the festive spirit that permeated the house with the approach of Christmas.

5.   The Abingdon contingent will be doing its best to capture the festive spirit.

6.   But a festive spirit prevailed.

7.   But the familiar background buzz of discord failed to quell festive spirits under the brilliant blue of a cloudless day.

8.   Despite the festive spirit of the day, some participants expressed concern about the future of radio astronomy.

9.   But economic problems have dampened the festive spirit this year.

10.   But in present-day Nazareth below, an economic slump, religious friction and Palestinian-Israeli fighting have dampened the festive spirit.