der Festgottesdienst
Translation
festive service, festival service, holiday service
Examples
Zu Weihnachten gibt es einen Festgottesdienst.
There is a festive service at Christmas.
Viele Menschen besuchen den Festgottesdienst am Ostersonntag.
Many people attend the festive service on Easter Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
to attend a festive service Viele Menschen besuchen den Festgottesdienst.
Similar Words
die Messe (mass), die Andacht (devotion)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fest' (festival), 'Gottes' (God's), and 'Dienst' (service). Literally a 'festival God's service'.
Memory Tips
Think of a special church service for a 'fest' (festival) like Christmas or Easter. It's a 'Gottesdienst' that is festive.