The United States Army, the United States Navy the United States Coast Guard and the United States Air Force refer to this event as a dining in or dining-in.
Saint Barbara day falls on December 4 and is traditionally recognized by a formal Dining-In or military ball, often involving presentations of the Order of Saint Barbara.
dining car | The lower parts of the walls of the 16th century dining hall of St John's College, Cambridge | Dining room | dining room | Dining in | dining in | dining club | Alcatraz Dining Hall |
Honoring the 18th century British Army regimental mess and grog's historical significance in the military, the United States Navy, United States Air Force, and United States Army carry on a tradition at its formal dining in ceremonies whereby those in attendance who are observed to violate formal etiquette are "punished" by being sent to "the grog" and publicly drink from it in front of the attendees.
On the third floor of the Towson Hutzler's, customers dining in the store's Valley View Room, also known as the Tea Room, enjoyed a view overlooking the historic Hampton Mansion.