Ceremony:
Ceremony is the set of acts performed as per ritual or custom.
Celebration:
Celebration is an act of making one feels pleasure at an important event.
Differences:
| Basis | Ceremony | Celebration |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A formal religious or public occasion, especially one celebrating at a particular event, achievement or anniversary. | The action of celebrating an important day or event. |
| Synonyms | Function, service, show, observance, parade and rite | Ceremony, festival, performance, observance, birthday, festival |
| Antonyms | Neglect | Sadness and failure |
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| Word origin | The word ceremony was originated in the 14th century from Middle English ceremonie. | The word celebration was originated in the 15th century from Middle English and from Latin celebrates. |
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