Have you ever found yourself singing a Boxing Day carol and not realized it? If you've ever sung Good King Wenceslas and thought it was a Christmas carol, then you qualify. In fact, Good King Wenceslas is the only Boxing Day (a.k.a. St. Stephen's Day) carol I know. It's a day to give to the poor. Box up food and goods and deliver them to those in need.
While the idea is to tend to physical needs, maybe we can also help meet the spiritual and emotional needs of those around us on December 26th; invite a friend over who couldn't be with family over the holiday, or visit a retirement center and chat with the residents, or just smile at those around you. It's a great excuse to do the things that we should be doing all the time anyway. With Christmas just past, it's a good way to avoid the post-holiday-letdown, too.
Happy Boxing Day, everyone!
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