SC - Great Celebration in Atlantia

[Decker, Terry D.]

You might try "fête champêtre" or "refection."  I'm not certain of the
periodness of either, but the first literally translates to "festival
pastoral" or picnic, while the second is a light repast or meal.

Bear


> If someone can give me a good alternative that is period, I'd 
> be happy to
> suggest it to Her Majesty, but I'm not sure what it would be. 
>  It's a gathering
> of the ladies of the Kingdom, with finger foods, usually 
> during the afternoon,
> but in this case, I think it's been moved to late morning.  
> I'm not sure, but
> this Queen seems to be one who might be willing to listen to 
> such a suggestion.
> 
> Kiri