What happens the day after Christmas? Literally, the day after Christmas is itself a holiday, known as Boxing Day. As a public holiday, it is celebrated in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It may have originated as a day to give gifts to the poor. But does the Bible have anything to say about what we ought to do after Christmas?
In response to the above question, we share some insights from Luke 2:16-19, “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him. And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
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