A ceremony (UK: , US: ) is a unified ritualistic event with a purpose, usually consisting of a number of artistic components, performed on a special occasion.
The word may be of Etruscan origin, via the Latin caerimoniacode: lat promoted to code: la .
How do historical commemorations, such as monuments, holidays, or ceremonies, shape collective memory and influence the public's understanding of historical events? What are the potential impacts, controversies, and the role of these commemorations in preserving or shaping national narratives?