Faerie Tea (also known fay, fae and fairies) spans both ancient Celtic folklore and modern life style traditions. In European mythology it refers to infusions made from the Meadowsweet plant. In British and Irish folklore, drinking an infusion made from meadowsweet flowers was said to clear the mind and allow the humans to interact with the faeries. The association of tea and faeries evolved during the Victorian and Edwardian eras when a fascination of faeries swept through literature and society. In 1914 a New York children’s magazine published what is now a famous piece titled “Fairy Tea.” The Bay School Community Arts Center has recently brought to the community a day when people could fantasize themselves as faeries having tea. To ensure the faeries have a complete day, fantastic gourmet treats and a wide selection of teas were served. To enhance the day even more, many door prizes were awarded; for example, a one-night stay at The Llama House Air BnB. Small faeries pulled the name...
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