festivity vs recreation

festivity and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
festivity	Yes	No	No	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of festivity; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than festivity:

Other hypernyms of festivity include diversion.

festivity (noun)	recreation (noun)
any joyous diversion	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation