Jamaica being a former British Colony and now a Commonwealth celebrates the Boxing Day. By definition: Boxing Day was traditionally a day on which the servants had a day off from their duties. Because of this the gentry would eat cold cuts and have a buffet-style feast prepared by the servants in advance. In modern times many families will still follow this tradition by eating a family-style buffet lunch, with cold cuts rather than a fully-cooked meal. It is a time for family, parlour games and sports in the UK. Boxing Day is a bank and public holiday.
Here at st Mary's we have re-tooled the day and we host the Annual Children's Boxing Day Fair. As most of our children do not celebrate Christmas, as we know it state side, with decorations and gift exchange; they do save they money to come to the annual fair. Through the generous support of U S benefactor, most especially Archbishop Curley High School who again this year sent 700+ toys for Boxing Day, we can be assured that every child who comes will walk away with a toy, a stuffed animal, or a Hil-Rom pen!
Below are some shots of the day's events.
Fr Brad at the Raffle Table
Latoya and her team at Bounce-About
The "Drinks Crew" - Peter Jon, Ricky and Ryan
Basket Ball Toss - A BIG EVENT for the DAY!
The KITCHEN: Fried Chicken, Jerk Pork and Chicken Foot Soup!
HOOP LA - under the watchful eye of Clive and Hasan.
A new addition this year - FACE PAINTING by Ms Booth
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