We are planning a Halloween Tea here at the winery on October 31 – what a novel date – at 3:00 PM so the ghosts and goblins can get to their own abodes for trick or treat. Costumes are optional and the plans are still in flux, but here are some ideas that you might want to use, too.
Tea leaf reading, of course, would be a great option. Either hire an expert or find some basic information somewhere. I add the disclaimer that this is only fun, no soothsaying guarantee. Palm reading would have the same warning. Maybe watch a movie. (I prefer comedies myself.) Or you could even make it a ladies only event. Mudpacks, anyone? Seeing yourself in a mudpack facial could be enough to scare you.
Tea with an autumn flare of spices. Chai, perhaps. Pumpkin scones might been found at the party, as well as finger foods. (No real fingers, of course.) Pumkin shaped cookies or tea breads could be served.
If you’re hosting your own tea, you might want to decorate for the day with Jack O’Lanterns, ghosts, black candles and the other traditional items. I prefer to leave out the “creepy-crawlies” myself. There are several good spots on the web or at the bookstore that have information for you. Spend a bit of time and plan your own event for one or a couple of dozen of your closest friends- or stop by and join ours. Happy Halloween!
Tea at the Unicorn Wine Guild 
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