Celebration vs. Ceremony

Celebrationnoun

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

Celebrationnoun

The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.

Celebrationnoun

The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.

Celebrationnoun

A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

Celebrationnoun

The act, process, or time of celebrating.

Celebrationnoun

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

Celebrationnoun

any joyous diversion

Celebrationnoun

the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual;

Celebrationnoun

the action of celebrating an important day or event

Celebrationnoun

a social gathering or enjoyable activity held to celebrate something

Ceremonynoun

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

Ceremonynoun

An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.

Ceremonynoun

(uncountable) A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.

Ceremonynoun

(uncountable) Show of magnificence, display, ostentation.

Ceremonynoun

(obsolete) An accessory or object associated with a ritual.

Ceremonynoun

(obsolete) An omen or portent.

Ceremonynoun

Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matters, as in the performance of religious duties, the transaction of affairs of state, and the celebration of notable events; as, the ceremony of crowning a sovereign; the ceremonies observed in consecrating a church; marriage and baptismal ceremonies.

Ceremonynoun

Behavior regulated by strict etiquette; a formal method of performing acts of civility; forms of civility prescribed by custom or authority.

Ceremonynoun

A ceremonial symbols; an emblem, as a crown, scepter, garland, etc.

Ceremonynoun

A sign or prodigy; a portent.

Ceremonynoun

a formal event performed on a special occasion;

Ceremonynoun

any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way;

Ceremonynoun

the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion;

Ceremony

A ceremony (UK: , US: ) is a unified ritualistic event with a purpose, usually consisting of a number of artistic components, performed on a special occasion. The word may be of Etruscan origin, via the Latin caerimonia.