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Old 12-25-2005, 09:17 PM   #1
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As I understand it, "Boxing Day" is when landowners and titled people traditionally give gifts to their servants, and sometimes trade places with them for just one day. As it's celebrated the day after Christmas, today is officially Boxing Day!
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Old 12-25-2005, 10:57 PM   #2
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There's a good sale going on at Macy's, so I'll probably drop by there.
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Old 12-26-2005, 02:13 AM   #3
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So it's just the day where everything is on sale in the U.S.?
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Ughh, happy boxing day everyone. Think I'm off to bed again!
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Old 12-26-2005, 07:38 AM   #6
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Happy Boxing Day!!



...wait a sec, we're celebrating the fact that in a part of our history slavery was eased through with feeble and non-valuable gifts?



still, going to nans to see the family, trying not to think about work 2moz.

5am... d'oh!
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Old 12-26-2005, 07:47 AM   #7
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...wait a sec, we're celebrating the fact that in a part of our history slavery was eased through with feeble and non-valuable gifts?
Not necessarily slavery...more indentured service. There is a difference, albeit it a slight one.
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My indentured servants are really going to enjoy this Boxing Day!
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A little late of me, but...



happy boxes day!
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