Western dress codesWestern dress codes are a set of dress codes detailing what clothes are worn for what occasion that originated in the Western world, particularly Western Europe and the United States, in the 19th century and which are rooted in Western culture. These codes have since been adapted to local contexts in non-Western cultures but are no longer considered Western there as a result.Audience (meeting)An audience is a formal meeting that takes place between a head of state and another person at the invitation of the head of state. Often, the invitation follows a request for a meeting from the other person. Though sometimes used in republics to describe meetings with presidents, the term is more usually associated with monarchs and popes. DenmarkIn the Kingdom of Denmark, public audiences with the King usually take place every other Monday at Christiansborg Palace.
Ceremonial dressCeremonial dress is clothing worn for very special occasions, such as coronations, graduations, parades, religious rites, trials and other important events. In the western dress codehierarchy of dress codes, ceremonial dress is often considered one of the most formal. In other cultures, ceremonial dresses vary widely, having entirely different meanings and styles.
State banquetA state banquet is an official banquet hosted by the head of state in their official residence for another head of state, or sometimes head of government, and other guests. Usually as part of a state visit or diplomatic conference, it is held to celebrate diplomatic ties between the host and guest countries. Depending on time of the day, it may be referred to as a state dinner or state lunch. The size varies, but the numbers of diners may run into the hundreds.
WeddingCeremony where people are united in marriageKashmiriHindu wedding (India)Muslim wedding (Tunisia)Roman Catholicwhite wedding (Philippines)Armenian Orthodox weddingVietnamese Buddhist weddingA Muslimwedding ceremony in Bihar, IndiaTraditional Buddhist wedding ceremony in IndiaCouple from India after traditional Hindu weddingA wedding is a ceremony in which two people are united in marriage.
Easter traditionsEaster traditions (also known as Paschal traditions) are customs and practices that are followed in various cultures and communities around the world to celebrate Easter (also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday), which is the central feast in Christianity, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. The Easter season is seen as a time of celebration and feasting, in contrast to the antecedent season of Lent, which is a time of penitence and fasting.
Ball (dance event)A ball is a formal dance event often characterised by a banquet followed by a social dance. Ball dancing emerged from formal dances during the Middle Ages and carried on through different iterations throughout succeeding centuries, such as the 17th century Baroque dance and the 18th century cotillion. Several variations exists such as the masquerade and debutante ball as well as the more modern prom.
Christmas traditionsChristmas traditions include a variety of customs, religious practices, rituals, and folklore associated with the celebration of Christmas. These traditions are diverse in their origins and nature, with some having an exclusively Christian character with origins from within the religion. Other traditions are considered more cultural or secular in nature and have originated outside Christian influence.
Horse racingEquestrian sportSteeplechase racing at DeauvilleHarness racing in AdelaideTraditional bareback horse racing in the Palio di Legnano 2013Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition.
ConfirmationChristian religious practice A stained glass representation of a Lutheran confirmation. An elder lays hands on the confirmand.
FuneralCeremony for a person who has diedFunerary practices in different culturesOpening of the mouth ceremony (Ancient Egypt)Kotsuage (Japanese Buddhism)Funeral of Pope John Paul II (Catholic Church)Cremations at Manikarnika Ghat (Hindu)Funeral procession in India (Islam)Tallit shrouds (Judaism)A funeral is a ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse, such as a burial, entombment or cremation with the attendant observances.
BaptismChristian rite of initiation into the Church*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.