celebration vs recreation

celebration and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
celebration	Yes	No	No	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of celebration; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than celebration:

Other hypernyms of celebration include diversion.

celebration (noun)	recreation (noun)
any joyous diversion	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event