observances

plural of observance

(countable, uncountable) The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
(countable, uncountable) The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.
(countable, uncountable) Observation or the act of watching.
(countable, uncountable) A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.
(countable, uncountable) That which is to be observed.
(countable, uncountable) Reverence; homage.