To those of you who didn't know today is a holiday in the UK!
It's Boxing day!
And no it doesn't mean that people get in the ring and battle out their aggressions... but rather people box up a lunch and spend a day in the park!
Here's a lil more history!!
Enjoy!!
(stolen from ehow.com)
While stories of the origins of Boxing Day sometimes conflict, the holiday (which falls on the first weekday after Christmas - usually December 26 - and coincides with the Feast of Saint Stephen) is celebrated in Britain, Canada and several other countries. Take a moment to observe the holiday.
Instructions
STEP 1: Attend a sporting event. In England, horse racing, regattas, football games and the Brighton Swimming Club's annual dip into the icy English Channel are just some of the events that take place on Boxing Day.
STEP 2: Remember those who have provided a service to you during the year. The postal delivery person, the newspaper delivery person, and employees of your household or business should be remembered with a tip, bonus or gift basket.
STEP 3: Remember those in need. Tradition has it that on Boxing Day in Victorian England, the poor went from house to house bearing boxes that were filled by compassionate home owners with food, clothing and gifts. Give canned goods, clothing or your time to organizations that help the needy.
STEP 4: Go shopping. Shopping is a popular Boxing Day activity, and the malls are usually filled with people taking advantage of after-Christmas bargains.
STEP 5: Celebrate with friends. Provide food and drink, or organize a potluck get-together for friends and family. Make it low-key, as Boxing Day should be less hectic and more relaxing than Christmas Day.
Tips & Warnings
Other traditions hold that Boxing Day came about because the churches' alms boxes were opened that day, and the funds were used to provide food for the poor.
Boxing Day is not an American holiday, so don't expect to find too many celebrations going on in the United States.
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Isn't that fun??? Who wants to celebrate a belated Boxing Day with me!!! haha
xo
NtS
It's Boxing day!
And no it doesn't mean that people get in the ring and battle out their aggressions... but rather people box up a lunch and spend a day in the park!
Here's a lil more history!!
Enjoy!!
(stolen from ehow.com)
While stories of the origins of Boxing Day sometimes conflict, the holiday (which falls on the first weekday after Christmas - usually December 26 - and coincides with the Feast of Saint Stephen) is celebrated in Britain, Canada and several other countries. Take a moment to observe the holiday.
Instructions
STEP 1: Attend a sporting event. In England, horse racing, regattas, football games and the Brighton Swimming Club's annual dip into the icy English Channel are just some of the events that take place on Boxing Day.
STEP 2: Remember those who have provided a service to you during the year. The postal delivery person, the newspaper delivery person, and employees of your household or business should be remembered with a tip, bonus or gift basket.
STEP 3: Remember those in need. Tradition has it that on Boxing Day in Victorian England, the poor went from house to house bearing boxes that were filled by compassionate home owners with food, clothing and gifts. Give canned goods, clothing or your time to organizations that help the needy.
STEP 4: Go shopping. Shopping is a popular Boxing Day activity, and the malls are usually filled with people taking advantage of after-Christmas bargains.
STEP 5: Celebrate with friends. Provide food and drink, or organize a potluck get-together for friends and family. Make it low-key, as Boxing Day should be less hectic and more relaxing than Christmas Day.
Tips & Warnings
Other traditions hold that Boxing Day came about because the churches' alms boxes were opened that day, and the funds were used to provide food for the poor.
Boxing Day is not an American holiday, so don't expect to find too many celebrations going on in the United States.
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Isn't that fun??? Who wants to celebrate a belated Boxing Day with me!!! haha
xo
NtS
salura:
fabulous random knowledge of european culture, sir.