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I mentioned in an earlier post what I was taught "Boxing Day" to be at school. Did anyone read that?
For Christmas my Dad brought me a Moped, Mum got me a new Clothes collection. My Sister got me some CD's she thought I should listen to(!), I will not go on! I have a VERY extended family, due to Dad and his busy willy!
I LOVE taking all I get and sharing it with people, how will you lot do that with people this year?
Bon
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boxing day is the day after christmas you beat the crap out of the family for the crapy gifts
Where does the name Boxing Day came from?
The name of the day goes back to medieval times, more than 800 years ago, when alms boxes were placed at the back of every church to collect money for the poor. Traditionally, it is on this day that the alms box at every English church is opened and the contents are distributed to the poor.
Historians say the holiday developed because servants were required to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their employers would present them with Christmas boxes.
Interesting Facts
The Christmas boxes were made from clay and were not made in the shape of a box. They were hollow clay balls with a slit in the top.
Boxing Day is a holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada, and many other Commonwealth nations.
During the late 18th century, Lords and Ladies of the manor would "box up" their leftover food, or sometimes gifts and distribute them the day after Christmas to tenants who lived and worked on their lands.
The tradition of giving money still continues today. It is customary for householders to give small gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting trades people (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paper boy etc.) and, in some work places, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day (when Good King Wenceslas looked out).
'Good King Wenceslas looked out,
On the Feast of Stephen...........'
He lived in Rome and was the first man to be killed for believing in the teachings of Jesus. His story is told in the Acts of the Apostles 6: 1 to 8: 2.
Some people claim that he shares this day with another St Stephen, who came from Sweden. St Stephen of Sweden is the patron saint of horses. Boxing Day has long be associated with outdoor sports, especially horse racing and hunting.
Jay, I love u. You are my heart and my soul.
You are my other half. The final piece to my puzzle. I am complete when I am with you.
You turn a dark day into a bright sunny day.
You make me giddy with joy.Just from hearing your voice.
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