“Wisdom of the Ages: “Boxing Day” In the UK, the day after Christmas is named after the first activity that takes place between husband and wife after the Christmas receipts are added up.”
Matthew D. Heines
Thanks, Spidey, for another gigglesome quote!
It’s Boxing Day, and a Sunday, so we are all just going to be chilling at home. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and were able to celebrate with your loved ones.
The children will, no doubt, wake just as it’s time for me to go back to bed. (Slight exaggeration, but you know these teens!)
Hubby Dearest and I will attempt a little lie-in, though I know Sonu Singh will be waiting for his food, so I will be awake earlier, then will try and chill out a bit. (I’ll be having fun with my new gift, a Kindle Oasis!)
We shall endeavour to not end up in fisticuffs, and have a boxing match on Boxing day as the quote above, suggests!
Little titbit if you didn’t know the origins of Boxing Day here in the UK…
Boxing Day got its name when Queen Victoria was on the throne in the 1800s and has nothing to do with the sport of boxing.
The name comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor.
Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants – a day when they received a special Christmas box from their masters.
The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give Christmas boxes to their families.
Goodness knows what we will eat, but there is another whole Christmas dinner in the freezer, that will need using up since we did manage a family get together with the in-laws, so all the leftovers are there, hence no turkey sandwiches here!
All that remains to be seen is whether I get a chance to go and see Pops and Mum. Cases are rising, but no extra restrictions have been put into place, as yet. Cases of Omicron are rising, however, there is talk that it isn’t as severe as Delta and other variants, and if you have had your vaccinations and boosters, and are sensible, you are less likely to be affected too badly, even if you did contract it…
I wait, with bated breath…
So, what do you do on Boxing Day?
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 29, 2021 @ 02:26:18
The past two Christmases have definitely been “different.”
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Dec 29, 2021 @ 08:13:57
Absolutely…
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 13:00:48
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 05:22:35
Super post
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 07:14:18
Thanks
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 00:12:19
It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas and Boxing Day. Thank goodness you we able to celebrate with family. I hope you get to visit your parents this week, Ritu.
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 00:28:39
Fingers crossed, Jennie, I am driving up, tomorrow, with Lil Princess. It’ll just be a day and night, but that is more than I was expecting, so I’m not looking a gifthorse in the mouth!
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 01:47:26
My fingers are double crossed, Ritu!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:16:16
I have wondered a long time if the greeting for boxing day is, “Happy Boxing Day?”
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:17:22
I’m guessing that would be it!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 17:31:36
I hope you have had a nice chill in day, Sister 🙏🏽💜
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 17:48:23
I have, Brother 💜🥰💜
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 17:48:53
💜💜💜
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:50:36
Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:49:02
I hope you all had a nice Christmas celebration, Sis! Happy Boxing Day! What box was delivered to Sonu? Lol You are in duty to him, your CTG (Christmas Tree Guard). 😉 xx Michael
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:59:12
I actually wrapped a box filled with paper for him, as well as some toys for him!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:01:51
Wow! He must feel like in heaven. 🙂 xx
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:03:25
He’s still sitting in the box, lol!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:01:35
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and yours 🤗
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:22:59
Merry Christmas, Bee!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 13:01:33
Ritu, many thanks for your entertaining and interesting blog. Be safe over the holidays. Keith
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 13:04:43
Thank you, Keith!
You stat safe, too!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 11:47:30
How wonderful that you had a happy Christmas, Sis! ❤
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 11:58:33
Thank you, Sis xxx
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 10:02:59
I only noticed when I was putting it together that the recipe for mushroom paté en croute that I made for lunch was for eight, so I’ll be eating it for several days. I hope it’s as good cold as it was hot.
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 10:09:51
Oh bless you! If it tasted great, April, then that’s not a bad leftover to have!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:13:00
Haha great quote. We had intended a family day at the allotment but the weather’s got other ideas. I’m thinking snuggled under a blanket with a book sounds amazing but I’m not sure tiny boss would allow it 😅. Have a great day. KL ❤
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:50:50
That’s the one great thing with teens… they are more or less self sufficient.
As long as I chuck a bit of sustenance at them, regularly, air rooms, shout at them to remove dirty dushes and clothes, and ensure the fridge and snack cupboard is stocked, they won’t bother me! Lol@
You enjoy time with tiny boss while you can.
It takes a bit of getting used to, when suddenly mummy isn’t the coolest person, ever!
Have a lovely day 💜
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 08:56:21
A fun boxing day post, Ritu. I’m delighted to know you spent Christmas with family after all. I hope you get to see my folks too. Have a great new week.
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:47:29
One set of family ✔️
Mine… 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Thanks, Robbie! Hope you enjoy your break, too xx
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 08:17:43
No Boxing Day here. A quiet weekend trying to stay warm with the numerous days of chilly rain. A beautiful site in our severe drought. My goal is to stay warm. Happy holidays.
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:46:43
I hope you Cosy up and get toasty warm!
Happy holidays xxx
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 07:20:41
Sounds like you had a lovely day 🌹🌹 we did too. We have youngest and family here and enough food to sink a ship. Have a lovely day 😘
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:45:54
Aw, I’m glad they were with you, Sis! Just fed the cat. Now off to my kindle! 🥰
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:08:12
Hope you’ve had a good day 💜
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 05:03:03
Merry Christmas!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:44:57
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
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