A fondness for ceremony, especially in religion; ritualism.

plural of ceremonialism

To celebrate in a ceremonial way.

A detailed ritual in Japan for preparing, serving and drinking green tea, seen as an expression of Zen Buddhism; also any similar ritual performed in other Asian cultures.

A ritual during which an initiate is admitted to an organization or given secret knowledge; sometimes contains one or more tests that have to be passed or endured

Alternative form of award ceremony

A ceremony, with a theme, at which awards are given out.

A ceremony to mark the official opening of a building or event.

(idiomatic) To act in a formal, ceremonious, or overly polite manner.

A memorial service for a fallen soldier, held at the airport prior to the departure of the aircraft carrying the deceased person's body, or for the arrival of the same aircraft at the deceased's home base.