Kick off the holiday season with child-friendly activities and festive treat with the Catered Affair and Boston Public Library Candy Cane Tea!

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The hanging of the Christmas wreaths, the lighting of the Menorah, the smell of cookies baking in the oven. The Catered Affair has a deep affection for holiday traditions. That’s why we’ve created one of our own right here at The Boston Public Library. Our Annual Candy Cane Tea is a free community event that brings families together to kick off the holiday season with child-friendly activities, delightful treats and a festive traditional tea prior to the popular Copley Square tree lighting ceremony.

The Catered Affair at the Boston Public Library is happy to invite you to join them for this unique Boston holiday activity and family tradition. The Candy Cane Tea is free and open to the community, drawing children of all ages with seasonal activities and seasonal food and drink.

Join them for a fun-filled afternoon that celebrates all of the joyful traditions of Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa. Kids can partake in a variety of festive holiday-themed crafts, listen to book readings dedicated to the season, and enjoy a true tea experience from The Catered Affair. Featured treats include:

• Peppermint Bark
• Gingerbread
• Sugar Cookies
• Hot Chocolate
• Candy Apple Juice & more!

Add the Candy Cane Tea at the Boston Public Library to your holiday traditions this year and start out with a warm, festive afternoon before heading out to enjoy the Copley Square tree lighting ceremony.

Due to the popularity of this event, the organizers will be distributing tickets via raffle. REGISTERING IN THIS EVENT WILL ONLY ENROLL YOU IN THE RAFFLE. They will be giving away 200 tickets to randomly selected winners registered to this event. Winners will be notified on 11/13 via email, so please be sure to provide your email address when registering. You can request up to 4 tickets with your entry.

If you are a winner, you will have until Tues., November 21st to register your tickets and secure your spot at this year’s Candy Cane Tea. Note: you may only register for the number of tickets you requested in your raffle entry—we want to make sure all families selected to attend will have their requested tickets!

Click here to register for your chance at tickets!

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.

Combining two of life’s greatest pleasure – tea and chocolate.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston continues its themed Afternoon Tea series offering a selection of hand-crafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie, accompanied by chocolate fountains for dipping. Cozy up near the fireplace, or make yourself comfortable on one of the sofas, the choice is yours.

Served on February 14 and on Saturdays and Sundays from February 15 to March 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Price includes taxes and gratuities.