An empty ceremony refers to an event that has no real value or significance. It often occurs when a ritual or tradition is performed without any meaningful purpose or intention. There are several synonyms for the term empty ceremony, including hollow ritual, meaningless celebration, senseless ceremony, fruitless ritual, purposeless observance, and empty rite. Each of these terms describes a situation where an activity appears to have a ceremonial or symbolic value but lacks any real substance or purpose. Often, empty ceremonies are performed out of habit or tradition without any critical reflection on their meaning or relevance.