Tip of the Week – Add an Extra Day to Christmas!
I recently read about a family, who in addition to celebrating Christmas on December 25th, extends the fun by adding Boxing Day to their holiday line up! Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and its origins date back to mid 19th century England, when the upper class would “box” gifts of food and money for the lower classes.
Host a Boxing Party!
What really intrigued me about Boxing Day is how it could be a terrific problem solver in today’s world when families live far apart or there are too many houses to visit on the 25th. Instead of getting together on the “day after Christmas,” it sounds so much more festive to host a Boxing Day Party!
Whether you want the wonderful spirit of Christmas Day to last for just one more day or you need an extra day to accommodate everyone in your family, Boxing Day might be just what you need! You can keep the menu simple and relaxed, with a few nods to its British roots!
- Make sandwiches with Christmas day leftovers, serve an English Trifle (like this one from Allrecipes.com, English Triffle Recipe)
- And for the perfect finishing touch, party crackers for all!
Don those paper crowns and enjoy another day of holiday fun! (For Crackers, try Shindigz, Amazon, Blue Ribbon General Store, or Miles Kimball)
Does hosting a Boxing Day celebration solve an entertaining dilemma for you? We’d love to hear about it!
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