Celebration is an action or expression to show feelings of joy, pride, or gratitude for the achievements or successes achieved. Celebrations can be done in various ways, such as shouting, jumping, pumping fists, hugging friends, or making distinctive movements. Celebrations are often seen in the world of sports, for example when an athlete wins a race, scores a goal, or wins a medal.
Celebration is our way of expressing gratitude and happiness for achievements or events that are meaningful to us. Celebrations can be done in various ways, such as holding a party, giving gifts, sharing stories, or doing fun things. Celebrations can also help us appreciate ourselves and others, as well as increase motivation and enthusiasm to continue developing. Celebrations are an important part of life that should not be missed.
Benefits of Celebration
Celebrations have several functions or benefits, including:
Celebrations can increase self-confidence
When we celebrate our achievements, we acknowledge the effort and hard work we have put in. This can make us more confident in our abilities and more enthusiastic to face the next challenge.
Celebrations can strengthen social bonds
When we celebrate shared achievements with friends, family, or coworkers, we show them respect, appreciation, and support. This can increase mutual trust, appreciation and respect for each other.
Celebrations can improve physical and mental health.
When we celebrate our achievements, we release endorphins which can make us feel happy, calm and comfortable. This can reduce stress, depression and anxiety that may arise due to the pressure or difficulties we face.
Positive and Negative Impacts of Celebrations
Celebrations can be done in various ways, such as shouting, jumping, dancing, or hugging. Celebrations have positive and negative impacts on yourself and others.
The positive impacts of celebration are:
- Increase self-confidence and motivation to continue to achieve.
- Build emotional bonds and solidarity with people who support or are involved in these achievements.
- Spread positive energy and enthusiasm to the people around you.
- Enjoy the results of the hard work and sacrifices that have been made.
The negative impacts of celebrations are:
- Arouse feelings of envy, jealousy, or hatred from people who feel they have lost or have not had the same opportunities.
- Hurt the feelings or self-esteem of people who are victims or targets of mocking or insulting celebrations.
- Leads to arrogance, arrogance, or a lack of gratitude for what has been achieved.
- Neglecting responsibilities or obligations that still need to be completed after achieving this achievement.
How to Celebrate
So, how do you celebrate well? Here are some tips that we can apply:
Choose a way of celebration that suits the situation, context and culture.
For example, if we are in a public or formal place, we can do a simple and polite celebration, such as smiling, nodding, or giving applause. If we are in a private or relaxed place, we can celebrate more freely and expressively, such as screaming, jumping up and down, or dancing.
Don’t forget to thank the people who have helped us
We can send short messages, give small gifts, or invite them to eat together. That way, we show gratitude and appreciation to them.
Enjoy the celebratory moment as best you can, but don’t be too arrogant.
We must remain humble and aware that our achievements cannot be separated from other factors that also play a role. We also have to remain realistic and ready to face new challenges that may arise in the future.
Example of Celebration
An example of a celebration in sports is the “siuuu” celebration in the style of Cristiano Ronaldo, a famous footballer from Portugal. This celebration involves running, jumping, spinning in the air, throwing your arms to the side when landing, and shouting “si!” which means “yes!” in Spanish. This celebration shows Ronaldo’s confidence and joy after scoring a goal or winning a match. Ronaldo first carried out this celebration on 7 August 2013 when Real Madrid beat Chelsea with a score of 3-1 in the International Champions Cup and continues to be his trademark to this day.
An example of celebration in the field of art is the celebration made by Oscar winners, the highest award in the world of cinema. This celebration is usually carried out by saying words of thanks, conveying inspirational messages, or paying tribute to people who have contributed. This celebration shows the winners’ gratitude and appreciation for their works which are recognized by the world. This celebration is also a moment eagerly awaited by the audience and the media.
An example of a celebration in the political field is the celebration carried out by Joko Widodo’s supporters when he won the 2019 Indonesian presidential election. This celebration was carried out by waving the red and white flag, singing national songs, or holding people’s parties in various places. This celebration shows the happiness and hope of Jokowi’s supporters for his victory and leadership. This celebration is also a form of participation and democracy for the Indonesian people.
Celebration is an important and useful thing to do. By celebrating our achievements in a kind and wise way, we can improve the quality of our lives physically and mentally. Happy celebration!
