In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CELEBRATION
celebration, festivity
(noun) any joyous diversion
celebration, solemnization, solemnisation
(noun) the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; “the celebration of marriage”
celebration, jubilation
(noun) a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
Synonyms
• See celebration
Anagrams
• eniclobrate
Source: Wiktionary
Cel`e*bra"tion, n. Etym: [L. celebratio.]
Definition: The act, process, or time of celebrating. His memory deserving a particular celebration. Clarendok. Celebration of Mass is equivalent to offering Mass Cath. Dict. To hasten the celebration of their marriage. Sir P. Sidney.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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