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The O. Henry Hotel is a hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina. The O. Henry is named after American writer and Greensboro native William Sydney Porter, whose pen name was O. Henry. The original hotel building, which was located in downtown Greensboro, was built in 1919 on the corner of Bellemeade and North Elm Street.
English afternoon tea (or simply afternoon tea) is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm. It originated in the 1840s as a way for the upper class to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner.
Started by a peckish Duchess one afternoon in 1840, this tradition of snacking on an elegant spread of tea and treats became a centuries-long English tradition that's still valued by people around ...
Formal afternoon tea remains a popular tradition in the Commonwealth, particularly at fine hotels. [10] In London, the major hotels compete for the annual Afternoon Tea Awards. [15] In Canada, afternoon tea ceremonies at the grand railway hotels are a well-known tradition across the country. [10]
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Several schools are named for Porter: William Sydney Porter Elementary in Greensboro, North Carolina, [19] O. Henry Elementary in Garland, Texas, the O. Henry School (I.S. 70) in New York City, [20] and O. Henry Middle School in Austin, Texas. [21] The O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro is also named for Porter, as is US 29, which is O. Henry Boulevard.
Dec. 18—What could be better on a cold, blustery day than going to the Hilton hotel to a tasting for an up-coming charity event? This was for the Choral Arts Ensemble's Singing Valentine on Feb. 15.
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