To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.

To honor by solemn rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep; as, to celebrate a birthday.

To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites; as, to celebrate a marriage.

celebrate, as of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"

to praise or honor publicly; to commemorate ( an anniversary, holiday, ect.) with ceremony or festivity; to proclaim; to perform or solemnize with reverence or veneration, as a religious ceremony. May include many art forms, i.e. costume, drama, music, dance, specialized objects ect. "a public performance that marks an important event in the life of a person or group." They may be joyous or solemn and take place in several stages. Makes visible the social structure of the sponsoring group and gives form to the shared values of the group, community or culture.