OK, OK, i know wath boxing day really is . hope the boxes you receive are filled with items for the layout. Christmas was great for me. happy new year to all. deo
OK we were discussing this yesterday, apparently boxing day is only celebrated in Uk, Canada and Australia? What is the true meaning of boxing Day?
My understanding Boxing Day is when the master and sevant trade places. I don't see that ever happening in our culture. The boss running my machine. I don't think so.
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Britian, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Boxing Day falls on December 26th, which is also St. Stephen's Day. The holiday for Boxing Day takes place on the following Monday if Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The traditonal celebration of Boxing Day includes giving money and other gifts to charitable, needy people, and people in service jobs. The holiday originated from the middle ages (A.D. 400's-1500's). Boxing day is a tradition in English Colonies. They would "box up" their unwanted clothes and other things for the poor. Now it's just "another day off". In England, the holiday has evolved into a celebration of the family. Christmas Day was always the day you spent at home with your family, but Boxing Day would always be the day you would go to your grandparents' home. A Boxing Day meal usually includes ham or roast lamb. Boxing Day has also come to incorporate sports, such as soccer, and general activity after Christmas.
And here in the States, it's the day to hit the stores to either return the gifts that juuuuuust didn't make it, or take advantage of the discounts. And one college football bowl game or another is usually scheduled. I like your method better, to be honest. As for charity, what Christmas in the States would not be complete without the red kettles of the Salvation Army, complete with bellringers? We should always remember those who are in a bad way economically, as this is what was taught by Christ Himself when He was on the earth. Especially during this holiday season. Hope you've had a good Christmas and a fine Boxing Day, and high greens into 2004.
