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

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

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

n. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

n. The act, process, or time of celebrating.

n. The act of celebrating.

n. The act of performing or observing with appropriate rites or ceremonies: as, the celebration of a marriage; the celebration of mass.

n. That which is done to celebrate anything; a commemorative, honorific, or distinguishing ceremony, observance, or performance: as, to arrange for or hold a celebration; the ode is a celebration of victory.

n. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

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

n. any joyous diversion

"According to Pittsburgh's WPIX CHANNEL 11, the city has decided against another title celebration because of the unanticipated budget overruns it would cause, meaning that the Steel City is choosing to defend public services over jubilant Steelers fans."

affair    social occasion    social function    occasion    function    ritual   

observance    praise    communion   

celebrity    celebrat    celebrator    celebrant   

Alsatian    Americanization    Appalachian    Balkanization    Christianization    Confederation    Corp.    Croatian    Dalmatian    Desegregation   

festival    festivity    ceremony    anniversary    banquet    holiday    concert    parade    reception    entertainment