Apres Christmas we have Happy Boxing Day. How it began, what it means, who celebrates it? It’s not as straightforward as you might imagine. The best explanation came from this TIME article. It’s a tad slow to load, but interesting. Here’s another shorter, more entertaining piece about Boxing Day.
Kwanzaa starts today. A combination of “fruit harvesting” celebrations, this relatively new holiday had it’s beginnings after the dreadful Watts Riots in L.A.
5 Days to 2012. Here’s wishing all of you a wonderful end of 2011 and a fantastic beginning in 2012. My New Year writing tips are: Write what you love. Read what you love. Enjoy doing both!
Empty Nest Insider says
Hope you had a blissful Boxing Day, and a happy New Year! I love your tips for success! Julie
Carrie Butler says
Psst…
The Princess of Las Pulgas came today! Thank you so much! 🙂
Cynthia Chapman Willis says
Ah, write and read what you love. Such perfect advice. Happy, happy new year to you!
inluvwithwords says
Wishing you a blessed new year, Lee!
Adrienne says
Happy New Year to you!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
It will take me months to learn to write 2012 on my checks…
Carrie Butler says
Great tips, Lee! Happy New Year! 🙂
melvin says
Hello, thank you for your nice message.
Have a nice day.
Melvin