Dec 3rd 2019

Why Is It Called Boxing Day?

Arguments abound on the origins of the name Boxing Day. All the answers below are valid, so maybe it is one, or even all of  them.

The name is a reference to holiday gifts. A ‘Christmas Box’ in Britain is a name for a Christmas present. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants and the day when they received a ‘Christmas Box’ from the master. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give ‘Christmas Boxes’ to their families.

OR

The name is a reference to charity drives. A box to collect money for the poor traditionally and placed in Churches on Christmas day and opened the next day - Boxing Day.

OR

The name refers to a nautical tradition. Great sailing ships when setting sail would have a sealed box containing money on board for good luck. Were the voyage a success, the box was given to a priest, opened at Christmas and the contents then given to the poor. 

So, I had a plan today.

I had a list too! With measurements!

I was up and dressed by 9am.

Loaded the car with drop offs

And started my list.

Bank

Bank

Gas in car

Thrift shop - where I found a set of curtains

That match my kitchen... And a few books... 

and? Well you know, more.

Home to grab a candle to exchange

And said hi to John 

Who was just coming home.

Drop off at Mom's

Value Village where I scored the 2nd set

Of curtains on my list.

Portugal Imports for the exchange.

Dropped off a ham to a friend.

Remicade.

Pick up at Michael's - and bought nothing else!

Giant Tiger for chocolate letters

KFC for gift cards

Dollar Tree for specific candle decor

Princess Auto for gift cards

Drop off at Mom's

Home to empty car.

Hang new curtains.

Make supper.

Quarter Auction date.

Home for a couple days of relaxation.

(Snow day tomorrow? We'll see!)

Good night from John Street