Boxing Day -- traditionally celebrated on December 26, this holiday began in Great Britain. It still is celebrated in the UK and some members of the Commonwealth. It is purported to have been a day when gifts were given to the poor and Christmas boxes were given to household servants, who had the day off to spend with family. This year, Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, so many shops are closed, but will be open Sunday or Monday. Government offices will be closed on Monday, since the statutory holiday falls on a weekend day. Sadly, in current times this tradition of gifting has descended into an adulation of commercialism. Sales abound in stores and online. Perhaps this does exemplify the more combative sound of the day's name. I tend to avoid both venues on this day and do my shopping in the days that follow.
I spent today cooking and watching a couple of movies. Housework will wait for tomorrow. Happily, I also had short visits with good friends. The day was warmer than normal again, though temperatures dropped a lot by early evening. Winds were vicious with major gusts most of the day, too. This major air movement heralds the colder air moving into our area for the next several days.
The song chosen for today has been used before on this day. Using it makes me smile. Stay safe. Enjoy!
The Boxer -- Simon & Garfunkel
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