Commemoration vs. Celebration — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Commemoration and Celebration
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Commemoration
The act of honoring the memory of or serving as a memorial to someone or something.
Celebration
The action of celebrating an important day or event
The birth of his son was a cause for celebration
Commemoration
Something that honors or preserves the memory of another.
Celebration
To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing.
Commemoration
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.
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Celebration
To perform (a religious ceremony)
Celebrate Mass.
Commemoration
That which serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Celebration
To extol or praise
A sonnet that celebrates love.
Commemoration
(religion) The specification of individual saints in the prayers for the dead.
Celebration
To make widely known; display
"a determination on the author's part to celebrate ... the offenses of another" (William H. Pritchard).
Commemoration
(UK) The great festival of the Oxford academic year, usually taking place on the third Wednesday after Trinity Sunday.
Celebration
To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity.
Commemoration
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord.
The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal commemoration.
Celebration
To perform a religious ceremony.
Commemoration
Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Celebration
To engage in festivities
Went out and celebrated after the victory.
Commemoration
A ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
Celebration
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.
Commemoration
A recognition of meritorious service
Celebration
The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
Celebration
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
She jumped in the air in celebration.
Celebration
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
We're having a little celebration tomorrow for Martin's scholarship.
Celebration
The act, process, or time of celebrating.
His memory deserving a particular celebration.
Celebration of Mass is equivalent to offering Mass
To hasten the celebration of their marriage.
Celebration
A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Celebration
Any joyous diversion
Celebration
The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual;
The celebration of marriage
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