A few years ago we've read this article from answersingenesis.org explaining the tradition and meaning of Boxing Day!
History of Boxing Day
The most likely story
dates back hundreds of years to Britain. When on
December 26 wealthy families would give their servants and tradespeople a
gratuity of either money or a "Christmas box" full of food and gifts to
thank them for their service and for working all day Christmas Day.
Historically, Boxing Day was about recognizing those who serve and
thanking them for their service. Holidays, such as Boxing Day, can be
used for the glory of God. Even if Boxing Day
isn’t a traditional holiday where you come from, perhaps consider
incorporating the idea of thanking those who
serve into your Christmastime celebrations. In doing so you will show
others the love of Christ and open up doors to share the real
meaning of the season—Jesus Christ, the greatest gift ever given to this
world.
As church family we desire to share this beautiful biblical value of
gratitude and to value those who work for the good of the community. In the days before Christmas we gave a simple box of chocolates to the volunteers of the Civil
Protection, to the Firemen, to the Armed Forces, to the Emergency
Deparment, to the Municipal Police, and to the mayor and vice-mayor of Budrio to thank them for their service
throughout this difficult year for our community and during the Christmas holidays!
This year, becuse of COVID restrictions,we wern't able to go together to thank them, so we made a special Thank You Card with a QR Code linked to a video we made all together, grown ups and little ones!
What a beautiful way to translate the true meaning of Christmas into practice, with the gift that God made of his Son, who became man to give himself on the cross, giving us peace with God and the new life of His resurrection!
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