Although there are examples of private celebrations in Scripture, most celebration is associated with the acts of God. The enemies of God's people also celebrate, but in the end it is the triumph of God's purpose that is celebrated.

Judges 14:10

Celebrations in everyday life

Matthew 22:2-3

Wedding:

Matthew 14:6
Luke 5:29

pp Mk 6:21-22

birthday

Luke 15:22-24

for an honoured guest

family reunion

Exodus 23:16; 34:22

The Israelites celebrated God's acts

Leviticus 23:15-21,33-36,39-43

Celebrating God's gifts of harvest: Pentecost and Tabernacles

Numbers 28:26; 29:12
Deuteronomy 16:9-10
Exodus 13:3

See also

Celebrating their deliverance from slavery in Egypt: Passover

Exodus 12:14; 23:15; 34:18
Numbers 9:2
Deuteronomy 16:1
Esther 9:18-19

Celebrating the deliverance of the nation through Esther: Purim

2 Samuel 6:12-15

Religious celebrations

The bringing of the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem

See also

pp 1Ch 15:27-28

1 Kings 8:3-6

The bringing of the ark of the covenant to the temple

2 Chronicles 5:12-13

pp 2Ch 5:4-6

1 Kings 8:63,65-66

The completion and dedication of the first temple

Ezra 6:16

pp 2Ch 7:8-10

The dedication of the second temple

Nehemiah 8:9-12

The reading of the law after the building of the walls of Jersualem

1 Corinthians 11:26

Christians celebrate the death of Christ and his return

Judges 16:23

The enemies of God's people celebrate

Daniel 5:1

capture of Samson

Revelation 11:3,7-10

Belshazzar's feast

Death of God's witnesses:

Job 38:4-7

Celebration in heaven

Creation

Luke 15:7,10

The repentance of sinners

Revelation 5:9-10

Divine deliverance through Jesus Christ

Revelation 19:1-5

The downfall of evil

Revelation 19:9

See also

The final triumph of Jesus Christ

Revelation 11:16-18; 15:2-4

See also

2372 Christ, victory
4412 binding corn
5313 flogging
5421 musical instruments
5711 marriage, restrictions
6636 drawing near to God
7355 feasts & festivals
7467 temple, Solomon's
7933 Lord's Supper
8283 joy
8622 worship
8664 praise