Beachcombers Cove

Thursday, March 4, 2010

New & Different!

I am having such a good time! Just discovered an easy etching solution for copper, brass, and bronze and am loving the results. The mermaid bracelet is available in my Beachcombers Cove Etsy Shop. Others will be there soon.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Port Aransas Boidies

Results of cruising around beautiful Port Aransas, Texas looking for birds. The first is Albus Dumbledore, who lives at the Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) due to a badly healed broken wing. He's quite a character.

The next pelican seems to doing the Hokey Pokey ♬♪♭♫You put your left wing in....

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Become A Fan and Win!

Become a Fan of Beachcombers Cove on Facebook and be a winner. Monthly drawings are held to win jewelry and art. This month's winner will receive a Calliope the Mermaid Necklace.

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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Happy Boxing Day!

When is it?
December 26th, Boxing Day takes place on December 26th or the following Monday if December 26 falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Where did it come from?
Boxing Day began in England, in the middle of the nineteenth century, under Queen Victoria. Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way for the upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to those of the lower classes.

Where is Boxing Day celebrated?
Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and Canada.

How is Boxing Day celebrated?
There seems to be two theories on the origin of Boxing Day and why it is celebrated. The first is that centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude much like when people receive bonuses, from their employer, for a job well done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day".

The second thought is that Boxing Day comes from the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents thereof which were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.

Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open and filled with people exchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmas gifts, cards, and decorations.

To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to help an individual family that is in need.

What a great extension of the Christmas holiday spirit. You might consider making this holiday a tradition in your family. No matter where you live the simple principle of giving to others less fortunate than yourself can be put into practice.