11.   We had gone from hard-edged Washington to hustling New York to here, sampling the festive air in each city.

12.   Although people went to work as usual, there was a festive air in the city.

13.   But not everyone was bewitched by the festive air, the presence of an adored world figure.

14.   Celebrations took on a festive air, with whole families making the outing in the intermittent drizzle.

15.   Colored banners fluttered throughout the ancient royal palace, giving a festive air.

16.   Despite the festive air, a report in the independent Nasa Borba added to opposition concerns.

17.   Dozens of Indian supporters clapped as the rebels entered the old stone convent in an almost festive air.

18.   Officials have hung banners around the capital to lend a festive air to the inauguration.

19.   The daily ritual has taken on a quietly festive air, with vendors hawking fried snacks to chatting mourners.

20.   The demonstrations were peaceful and had an almost festive air.