ceremony

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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.

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

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

A sign or prodigy; a portent.

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A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success. Robert Orben

The task of an American writer is not to describe the misgivings of a woman taken in adultery as she looks out of a window at the rain but to describe four hundred people under the lights reaching for a foul ball. This is ceremony. John Cheever

Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. Henry James

The first task of the Magician in every ceremony is therefore to render his Circle absolutely impregnable. Aleister Crowley

If someone says "there is a wedding ceremony in the clouds,” then the women would soon arrive with their ladders. Arabic Proverb

Nothing is more noble than politeness, and nothing more ridiculous than ceremony. Traditional Proverb

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