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Boxing and the power of stories
Good morning, everyone. Today is December 26th, known in Britain and many Commonwealth countries as Boxing Day, while in several other countries, including the Netherlands and Germany, it’s called Second Christmas Day or Tweede Kerstdag.
The name “Boxing Day” has interesting origins. Traditionally, it was the day when wealthy families would give boxes of gifts, food, and money to their servants and tradespeople as a thank you for their service throughout the year. It was also when churches opened their alms boxes to distribute donations to those in need. In many places, it became a day of rest and generosity, of giving back to the community.
In countries that call it Second Christmas Day, it’s simply an extension of the Christmas celebration, a time to visit family and friends you might not have seen on Christmas Day itself, to continue the spirit of togetherness.
Whether we call it Boxing Day or Second Christmas Day, there’s something beautiful about this day. It’s a pause, a breath between the excitement of Christmas and the anticipation of a new year. It’s a day that reminds us of generosity, community, and connection.
And that brings me to what I want to talk about today: the power of stories.
Yesterday, many of us shared stories around tables with family and friends. We told tales of Christmases past, remembered loved ones, laughed at familiar anecdotes we’ve heard a hundred times before. And yet, we listened again, because stories never lose their magic.
Stories are how we make sense of the world. They’re how we pass down wisdom, preserve memories, and imagine possibilities. Every great movement in history, every scientific breakthrough, every act of courage began with someone telling a story about how things could be different.
In school, we study stories every day. We read literature to understand the human experience. We learn history through the narratives of those who came before us. Even in science and mathematics, we’re learning the stories of discovery, of people who asked “what if?” and changed the world.
But stories aren’t just something we consume; they’re something we create. Each of you is writing your own story right now, in this moment. Every choice you make, every kindness you show, every challenge you overcome becomes part of the narrative of your life.
As we move toward a new year, I encourage you to think about the stories that have shaped you and the story you want to tell. What will your next chapter hold? What kind of character do you want to be in the story of your community, your school, your family?
Remember: you have the power to change the narrative. You can rewrite endings. You can be the hero of someone else’s story by offering help, showing compassion, or simply listening.
So today, on this day of reflection and rest, I invite you to celebrate the power of stories—the ones we’ve inherited, the ones we’re living, and the ones we’ve yet to write.
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