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pandemic – n. medical: an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world

preparation – n. the activity or process of making something ready or of becoming ready for something

festive – adj. cheerful and exciting : suited to a celebration or holiday

forbid – v. to order (someone) not to do something

impose -- v. to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority

tourism -- n. the activity of traveling to a place for pleasure; the business of providing hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc., for people who are traveling

pilgrim – n. someone who travels to a holy place

merchandise – n. goods that are bought and sold

promotion – n. something (such as advertising) that is done to make people aware of something and increase its sales or popularity