4.2.2 Social event

Use this domain for words referring to a social event.

Louw Nida Codes: 
51 Festivals
  • What general words refer to a social event?
    event, show, special day, gathering, meal, observance

    • 4.2.2.1 Ceremony

    Use this domain for words referring to a ceremony.

    Related domains: 
    8.4.1.8 Special days
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    51 Festivals
  • What general words refer to a ceremony?
    ceremony
  • What types of ceremonies are there?
    anniversary, banquet, baptism, birthday party, carousal, celebration, christening, closing ceremony, commemoration, confirmation, consecration, convention, dance, dedication, feast, festivity, fete, funeral, funfest, gala, game night, graduation, homecoming, inauguration, induction, initiation, launching, memorial, naming ceremony, opening, grand opening, parade, party, reception, recognition, reenactment, retirement, toast, trade fair, wake, wedding,
  • What words describe a ceremony?
    solemn
  • What words refer to specific holidays?
    Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Easter, Good Friday, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Washington's Birthday, Valentine's Day, Mothers Day,

    • 4.2.2.2 Festival, show

    Use this domain for words referring to a festival or show--a large social event during which some people entertain other people.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    51 Festivals
  • What general words refer to a festival?
    festival, show, spectacle,
  • What types of festivals are there?
    carnival, fair, circus, parade, county fair, state fair,
  • What words refer to part of a festival or show?
    routine, act, ride, float, booth,

    • 4.2.2.3 Celebrate

    Use this domain for words related to celebrating.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    51 Festivals
  • What words refer to celebrating?
    celebrate, commemorate, honor, do something in someone's honor, mark, in celebration of
  • What words refer to a celebration?
    celebration, party, feast, festival, pageant, parade