noun
seasonal feast; New Year feast
Rare historical term for a feast held at seasonal turning points, especially the New Year. Not used in modern everyday conversation.
昔は節振る舞いとして、正月に親戚が集まってごちそうを食べた。
In the old days, relatives gathered and feasted at New Year's as a seasonal celebration.
Compound of 節 (せち, 'seasonal turning point') and 振る舞い (ふるまい, 'feast, entertainment'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it refers to a feast held at seasonal festivals.