Memorabilia vs. Paraphernalia

Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.

Example: ‘George has a collection of World War II memorabilia.’;

Things worth remembering: noteworthy points.

Things remarkable and worthy of remembrance or record; also, the record of them.

Mementos of past events; souvenirs.

a record of things worth remembering

Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff.

Example: ‘He has an impressive collection of bicycling paraphernalia, but he doesn't ride very often anymore.’;

(archaic) Things a woman owns, apart from her dowry.

Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.

Personal belongings; ornaments; finery; sundry objects carried about for personal convenience.

The appendages, apparatus, or equipment used in a particular activity; as, surveyors unloading their paraphernalia from a van.

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity

Example: ‘drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements’;

trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous

Example: ‘the rituals and paraphernalia of government’;

Paraphernalia most commonly refers to a group of apparatus, equipment, or furnishing used for a particular activity. For example, an avid sports fan may cover his walls with football and/or basketball paraphernalia.