A ghostly gathering is a term used to describe a SEANCE, which is a gathering of people who attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead. Seances are usually conducted in a dimly lit room and involve participants sitting around a table in a circle. During the SEANCE, participants may use various techniques such as chanting, meditation, and divination to try to contact the spirits. The goal of a SEANCE is to gain insight into the afterlife and to receive messages from the deceased.