For those of you reading my blog who do not know what Boxing Day is and why we Canadians celebrate, here is a little history lesson for you:
"While the exact origins of the holiday are obscure, it is likely that Boxing Day began in England during the Middle Ages.
Some 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 gift boxes.
Church Alms Boxes
Another theory is that the boxes placed in churches where parishioners deposited coins for the poor were opened and the contents distributed on December 26, which is also the Feast of St. Stephen.
As time went by, Boxing Day gift giving expanded to include those who had rendered a service during the previous year. This tradition survives today as people give presents to tradesmen, mail carriers, doormen, porters, and others who have helped them."
Some 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 gift boxes.
Church Alms Boxes
Another theory is that the boxes placed in churches where parishioners deposited coins for the poor were opened and the contents distributed on December 26, which is also the Feast of St. Stephen.
As time went by, Boxing Day gift giving expanded to include those who had rendered a service during the previous year. This tradition survives today as people give presents to tradesmen, mail carriers, doormen, porters, and others who have helped them."
So, Happy Boxing Day to one and all!!!:)
Well, the Whalen Family had a great Christmas and we all survived the mayhem!! I enjoyed having my two neices ( ages 17 and 15) and nephew ( age 11) with us and watching Christmas through their eyes. ( although it was a bit crazy!!;)) I trust you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for the coming year!!!
I have enclosed some photos for your perusal from the mayhem at the Whalen household!!!:)
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