A banquet (/ˈbæŋk.wɪt/; ) is a large meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration, and is often preceded or followed by speeches in honour of someone.
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“Welcome the Creations Guest,
Lord of Earth, and Heavens Heir.
Lay aside that Warlike Crest,
And of Natures banquet share:
Where the Souls of fruits and flowrs
Stand prepard to heighten yours.”
—Andrew Marvell (16211678)
“One banquet in a rich family could feed a poor mans family for half a year.”
—Chinese proverb.
“Another said, I have just been married, and therefore I cannot come.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 14:20.
Jesus, recounting banquet excuses.