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Boxing Day


“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' (Matthew 25:40)
            Today is Boxing Day. We don't hear much about it in America. It's the day on which to take time to thank all the Post Office employees, delivery people, shop clerks and servants for their service, particularly their service during the extra-busy holiday season. You know, all those cashiers in whose line you had to wait "forever" over the past month, those invisible people who get paid minimum wages to help you deal with the unreasonable expectations you faced.
            I like the idea of Boxing Day, because I am one of those invisible people. I used to be one because I worked in retail. Now I am one because I'm serving my father. I'm glad to do so, but I understand the feelings that can accompany such a position. I'm not prepared, of course. Back in the mid 1800s when this was established, there were a limited number of these sorts of people. If a family had servants or could afford to buy things that were delivered, they were probably wealthy enough to be able to give such people a Christmas "bonus." I have to find something that is more of a token, that costs very little, and that reminds them  of my appreciation beyond the length of time needed to consume a piece of candy.
            Boxing Day is a day on which we can take the time to pay a little attention to some of the "least of these" that we meet on a daily basis. Perhaps by next year I'll have something ready. This sounds like an excuse to visit a craft store, or to compose a poem, or ....
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On The Calendar:
Boxing Day
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