Boxing Day

Nic enjoys the whip cream beater. Check out the GREEN eyes!
The family minus Curtis
Nic ate dinner and immediately fell asleep in the high chair
Christmas crackers-part of our traditions.
Harlee and Cait snuggle after dinner.


Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on the first weekday after Christmas.

Despite its name, Boxing Day, which is celebrated on December 26 in Great Britain, has nothing to do with pugilistic competition. Nor is it a day for people to return unwanted Christmas presents. 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.

Boxing Day sales were always popular at home in Canada when I was growing--that is when you would get your wrapping paper and cards for the next year, as they would be half price. These days lots of stores are trying to sell everything off before Christmas so sometimes that is when I get them now.

But today, I am staying home. Curtis and Cait are both sick. I just want to relax and destress and enjoy.