For most people, their plans for the 24th and 25th of December were quite clear. On Christmas Eve, they rendezvoused with their families and awaited the arrival of Santa. On Christmas morning, they opened their presents and later at night shared a big dinner with family members. If they're Jewish, well, as the classic Robert Smigel sketch "Christmastime for the Jews" goes, "They can finally see King Kong without waiting in line. They can eat in Chinatown and drink their sweet ass wine."
And then there is the day after. If you are a student, you're most likely still on vacation. And this year, we're lucky enough to have the 26th fall on a Saturday. So what to do with the day after Christmas? Traditionally, the day is known as Boxing Day, a day observed in the UK as a sort of after-Christmas for the less fortunate (the name comes from the tradition of haves giving boxes of durable or monetary goods to have-nots). In the US, the 26th traditionally signifies the end of the holiday season. What's your after-holiday tradition? There are so many ways to spend that extra day after. Here are some suggestions.
1. Get rid of your unwanted gifts.
Plaid socks? A sweater? Purple pajamas from your dear Aunt Sally? If you received a gift you don't want or something you already have, here's your chance to get rid of it. You can follow the Seinfeld doctrine and regift it, or if the sender included a gift receipt (as most of mine did with gifts from Barnes and Noble), it's like Christmas all over again. Or, if you're still feeling the holiday spirit, donate your unwanted gifts to charity. There are organizations like The Salvation Army and New York Cares looking for toys, books, and clothing for the less fortunate this holiday season.
2. Shop.
Oh yes, it's not over yet. With Christmas done, stores are ready to overhaul everything in stock and bring in the Valentine's Day goods. That means sales, sales, sales. Do you really need a snowman with a jar of candy canes? Who cares, it's on sale! Take advantage of the huge savings, and if you received the dreaded gift card over the holidays, here's your chance to use it. You won't find better deals than the ones on the 26th (except for maybe the ones on Black Friday).
3. Start on that term project/paper.
We wouldn't be students on vacation if we weren't perpetually thinking about homework. Avoid the procrastination chills by getting started on that 50-page paper early. Maybe meet up with the other members of your group if you have that all important final group project. But who am I kidding? We all know we'll fall fate to the procrastination syndrome and leave it all for New Year's Day.
4. Hang out.
A no-brainer, huh? After two days with your family, nothing gets that mooshy gooshy family feeling out like hanging out with the friends you haven't seen for two days straight. Maybe ice skating or the movies (check out the new "Avatar" and "Sherlock Holmes" movies). Or maybe you can all go shopping together, or just hang out at someone's house and play with that awesome new Guitar Hero set your friend just got for Christmas. The possibilities are endless.
5. Sleep.
Hey, why not?
So what 26th tradition will you start? What are your plans for tomorrow? Feel free to let us know by leaving a comment. And happy holidays! Soon, it will be 2010.
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