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In a message dated 2/24/2001 10:52:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
rcmann4 at earthlink.net writes:

> Is "collation" a period term?  Because it means a light meal.

Webster says: 
col*la*tion (noun)
First appeared 14th Century
1 [Middle English, from Medieval Latin collation-, collatio, from Late Latin, 
conference, from Latin, bringing together, comparison, from conferre (past 
participle collatus) to bring together -- more at CONFER, TOLERATE] 
a : a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
b : a light meal

Another option:
fete [1] (noun)
[Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste -- more at 
FEAST]
First appeared 15th Century
1 : FESTIVAL
2 a : a lavish often outdoor entertainment
b : a large elaborate party