Answer: ceremony

AnswerCrossword Clue
CEREMONYFormality
ceremonyThe ritual observances and procedures performed at grand and formal occasions
ceremonyA formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary
ceremonyFormal polite behavior
ceremonyAn act or series of acts performed according to a traditional or prescribed form
ceremonya formal observance
CEREMONYOpening event
CEREMONYThe Changing of the Guard, e.g.
CEREMONYWhat stuffed shirts stand on
CEREMONYWhat a stickler may stand on?
CEREMONYPrescribed procedure.
CEREMONYThe Inauguration, for instance.
CEREMONYFormality.
CEREMONYFormal ritual
CEREMONYSolemn ritual
CEREMONYObservance
CEREMONYConfirmation, e.g.
CEREMONYRite