Who wouldn't enjoy inviting friends to a real Tea Party? Tea Parties are fun, the decorations are so lady-like, you get to practice your manners (Information on tea manners included), you may even have a chance to wear costumes, and the refreshments are delicious (Recipes for goodies for afternoon tea are included). Women's Groups can use a Tea Party theme to throw a colossal seasonal party at Christmas, at Easter, or in the autumn. Arranging a Tea as a fund raiser is a fabulous idea. The ladies think going to tea is a most fun thing to do and are willing to help a good cause by paying a pretty penny for an afternoon tea. Find ideas for invitations, locations, decoration, entertainment, and refreshments. Do you know where the ritual of afternoon tea originated? Did you know Queen Victoria loved Prince Albert, roses, and afternoon tea? There is even a check list to help you make sure you did what you wanted to do-throw a real wing-ding...I mean host a very genteel afternoon tea.