Charles Handy thought for the day on how Boxing Day giving can be viewed materialistically, but also how such giving can be seen as a genuine expression of love. Handy begins the thought discussing Boxing Day and how it is a traditional day of gift exchange. He proceeds to relate how his mother-in-law expressed her affection for her grandchildren through boxes, often filling them with unexpected surprises. Handy concludes his thought stating that there is more love around than may appear, and that people should look for it more generously.
Handy, Charles B Boxing Day Christmas Love Gifts Materialism Gift Giving
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Charles Handy thought for the day on how Boxing Day can be viewed in materialistically, but also how such giving can be seen as a genuine expression of love, December 26, 1995; Charles Handy Papers; Box 18, Folder 11; 1 page
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