Mack wrote: "John. Not familiar with you but glad that you are well. I was curious about "boxing day". what is that?"
Hi Mack, Thanks for your thoughts. I'm not surprised you are not familar wih an inveterate lurker like me. Alan from Tasmania (nolonger on the Jmdl I think) used to call me a wombat and I do stick to my burrow mostly. I'd forgotten that Boxing Day was not an American thing. I think Brits, Aussies, Kiwis and even Canadians (Mags?) celebrate it as a public holiday. It's the day after Christmas and, though its origins seem to be a bit unclear, it might actually date back as far as the Middle Ages. It appears to have originated with the well off giving money and presents to the needy, servants etc. on the day after Christmas. The "boxing" having to do with boxes holding gifts, not with pugilism! :-) All the best, John. __________________________________________________________________ Get your free Australian email account at http://www.start.com.au
