Happy Boxing Day!!
In the States Boxing Day is ignored, but I think it was one of the special times of my childhood holidays. Christmas Eve was all magical and giddy with anticipation. It was tinsel and toys, boxes and coloured lights...and the breathless wait for St. Nic. Christmas Day was family time. Everyone would come, bringing more boxes and covered dishes. It was lazing day around television watching Christmas movies. The men would talk politics, horses or show off cars. TM -- lol (Typically Male). The females fluttered around, preparing the meal and chattering. It was good to catch up with your relatives, and meet the newest additions (either babies or newly wedded in-laws).
But Boxing Day was the venture out time. It was a day to go around and gift people who were special to you - friends, neighbors or those who had done services for you throughout the year. You would be welcomed warmly, giving a cup of hot cider, punch or hot chocolate. You got to see their Christmas trees and decorations. I thought this was so much fun. When we were kids, there was often snow. My grandfather had several old fashioned horse sleighs. We'd load them up with the boxes and trek around to friends. It was so much fun. Sadly, we rarely see a white Christmas any more. The poor sleighs are dust covered and leather dry-rotting. Times changes, but sometimes not for better.
So I am sending you Boxing Day Blessings...though I am sure many in the US think Boxing Day is when you take all the presents back for refunds! lol.
In the States Boxing Day is ignored, but I think it was one of the special times of my childhood holidays. Christmas Eve was all magical and giddy with anticipation. It was tinsel and toys, boxes and coloured lights...and the breathless wait for St. Nic. Christmas Day was family time. Everyone would come, bringing more boxes and covered dishes. It was lazing day around television watching Christmas movies. The men would talk politics, horses or show off cars. TM -- lol (Typically Male). The females fluttered around, preparing the meal and chattering. It was good to catch up with your relatives, and meet the newest additions (either babies or newly wedded in-laws).
But Boxing Day was the venture out time. It was a day to go around and gift people who were special to you - friends, neighbors or those who had done services for you throughout the year. You would be welcomed warmly, giving a cup of hot cider, punch or hot chocolate. You got to see their Christmas trees and decorations. I thought this was so much fun. When we were kids, there was often snow. My grandfather had several old fashioned horse sleighs. We'd load them up with the boxes and trek around to friends. It was so much fun. Sadly, we rarely see a white Christmas any more. The poor sleighs are dust covered and leather dry-rotting. Times changes, but sometimes not for better.
So I am sending you Boxing Day Blessings...though I am sure many in the US think Boxing Day is when you take all the presents back for refunds! lol.
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