• Remember those who have provided a service to you during the year. The postal delivery person, the newspaper delivery person and employees of your household or business should be remembered with a tip, bonus or gift basket.

• Remember those in need. Tradition has it that on Boxing Day in Victorian England, the poor went from house to house bearing boxes that were filled by compassionate homeowners with food, clothing and gifts. Give canned goods, clothing or your time to organizations that help the needy.

• Go shopping. Shopping is a popular Boxing Day activity, and the malls are usually filled with people taking advantage of after-Christmas bargains.

• Celebrate with friends. Provide food and drink, or organize a potluck get-together for friends and family. Make it low-key, as Boxing Day should be less hectic and more relaxing than Christmas Day.

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