'ceremony' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'caerimonia,' where 'caerimonia' meant 'a religious rite or ritual.'

'caerimonia' transformed into the Old French word 'ceremonie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ceremony' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a religious rite or ritual,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a formal event or ritual.'