Cēl'e-brā'tion, n.
n. [Lat. celebratio, Fr. & Pr. célébration.]
Sense 1. Honor or distinction bestowed, whether by songs, eulogies, rites, or ceremonies; commendation; praise. “His memory deserving a particular celebration.” Clarendon.
Sense 2. Commemoration or observance with solemn rites or appropriate ceremonies.
During the celebration of this holy sacrament, you attend earnestly to what is done by the priest. Bp. Taylor.
Sense 3. Solemn performance in public and with proper ceremonies; solemnization.
He labored to . . . hasten the celebration of their marriage. Sidney.