Boxing Day is December 26, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the English (the U.S. is the major exception), including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The Feast of St. Stephen also takes place on December 26. St. Stephen was one of the seven original deacons of the Christian Church who were ordained by the Apostles to care for widows and the poor. For the success of his preaching and his devotion to Christ, St. Stephen was stoned to death by a mob. As he died, he begged God not to punish his killers. Can we not all just love each other, celebrating our individualism, and giving back to those in need. We need a voluntary re-distribution of wealth much like the communal potlatch. Pay it forward. Tip your waiter and waitress. Smile at your neighbors. Hold the door for strangers. You will get yours when you least expect it. Boxing Day is not a sport but a celebration of giving back. Thanking those who have helped you succeed.
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