I have always believed a celebration was something that was done among family and friends. At least, this was what I learned in my second life. Although I had never experienced it then personally as I was unable to get too close to anyone. As an assassin, it was not good to make friends and form tight bonds. I mean, it would be kinda bad if your target was the person next to you, and you let feelings get in the way of offing someone.
As of right now, as I get out of my carriage and stand here looking at the crowd of people lining up to enter the castle, I wonder just how many of these people even care about what is happening tonight and how many are just here to try to make connections with others.