December 26, 2011.
The English called this Boxing Day...a name that lives on. It's also known as St Stephan's Day...part of the Twelve Days of Christmas, in the English tradition.
A day to visit friends and extended family, to check up on those who live alone...to practice the attitude of gratitude, and a remembering of those who need our spirit of inclusiveness, of largesse.
Leftovers from the Christmas Feast, watching of movies that make us laugh and so enjoy the camaraderie of this festival time...seasonal music to soothe...reading a good book in front of the fire...lots of ways to appreciate this season!
Since shopping is such an easy thing to do, on any day of the year, and since bargains are the name of marketing right now, in these straightened times, every day is going to find sales, the best deals, etc etc etc.
Instead, today, take five and continue the spirit of togetherness that this holiday season promises...visit a museum, an art gallery, a garden that is ablaze with seasonal lighting, drop in on friends, stay home and play that old fashioned board game that's been living at the back of the closet for years...you get the drift!
Enjoy....
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