Brian M Milton
Oh here, it's Boxing Day, isn't it? This is your annual reminder that it only became a holiday in Scotland in 1974.
#AncientTradition
Dec 26, 2022 at 4:43pmWeb
Show threadTherealbigalDec 26, 2022
@munchkinstein 48 years ago....
Show threadBrian M MiltonDec 26, 2022
@Therealbigal It's a bit disturbing to find an 'ancient tradition ' that didn't exist when you were born.
Show threadThrough April rain the ChrisDec 26, 2022
@munchkinstein When my parents moved from England to Scotland in the 50s, they were staggered when the coal man came to make a delivery on Christmas Day. But it was just a normal working day as far as he was concerned.
Show threadBrian M MiltonDec 26, 2022
@baz My Mum used to deliver post on Christmas morning as they took on extra staff for that day.
Show threadPhil MossDec 26, 2022
@munchkinstein But you still get 2nd Jan as an extra
Show threadBrian M MiltonDec 26, 2022
@phil55494 It is a sneaky wee joy to have a public lie down. 😀