Occasion vs. Celebration — What's the Difference?

A particular event, or the time at which it takes place

The action of celebrating an important day or event

Reason; cause

To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing.

Cause (something)

To perform (a religious ceremony)

An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening

To extol or praise

A significant event, especially a large or important social gathering

To make widely known; display

A favorable or appropriate time or juncture

To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity.

A cause of or reason for something

To perform a religious ceremony.

A need created by a particular circumstance

To engage in festivities

Occasions(Archaic) Personal requirements or necessities.

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

To provide occasion for; cause

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

A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

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

The time when something happens.

A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.

The act, process, or time of celebrating.

Something which causes something else; a cause.

A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

(obsolete) An occurrence or incident.

Any joyous diversion

A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred.

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

Need; requirement, necessity.

A special event or function.

A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.

(transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce

A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident; event.

A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance; convenience.

An occurrence or condition of affairs which brings with it some unlooked-for event; that which incidentally brings to pass an event, without being its efficient cause or sufficient reason; accidental or incidental cause.

Need; exigency; requirement; necessity; as, I have no occasion for firearms.

A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.

To give occasion to; to cause; to produce; to induce; as, to occasion anxiety.

An event that occurs at a critical time;

A vaguely specified social event;

Reason;

The time of a particular event;

An opportunity to do something;

Give occasion to