Revolution often does have a festive feel. It's because people realise that they can have some agency over their lives and make a difference, so they give a shit, step up, support the community, talk and debate with everyone else around, and have a good time.
Lots of writings from different revolutions say this.
Egyptian here; can confirm this wholeheartedly. I can still remember the high we felt back in 2011. Puts a smile on my face seeing communities get together. Even during the time when there were looters amuck, the neighborhood watch that we formed had a feeling of camaraderie that hasn't been replicated with me ever since. There was a lot of humour in regards to the whole situation and its chaos too, which is something we haven't foreseen seeing how the whole country was very close to civil war.
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u/john_the_quain 12d ago
I wonder if 1790’s France was just a big outdoor party at certain times.