The day after
Christmas is usually spent more relaxed than Christmas Day as the Feast of St
Stephen is mainly observed by the United Kingdom, Canadians, and many other
Commonwealth nations. But now the world celebrates the day to continue
rejoicing with family friends with a feast to celebrate the season in a relaxed
manner. Despite its name, Boxing Day, which is celebrated on December 26th
has nothing to do with pugilistic competition. Nor is it a day for people to
return unwanted Christmas presents. Yet the exact origins of the holiday date
back to the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria where boxes
of food, fruit, clothing and money were given to trades people as a gesture of
gratitude, hence the boxes surfaced the name “Boxing Day”.
“As MLH’s focus
always is to exalt traditions that are celebrated across the world a Feast for
all with Gospel and Jazz is our style of celebrating Boxing Day in a more
relaxed manner yes indeed at the Terrace,” states Mr Anura Dewapura, General
Manager MLH.
A feast for
LKR2900/-nett with traditional Christmas fare, yes fare from UK, Canada and
other Commonwealth nations will be amidst the feast like British Apple Pie,
Classic British Christmas Cake, Lemon Posset, Orange and cranberry pancakes,
Pistachio-crusted Ham, Mince Pies, Kedgeree, Stilton and walnut salad, Christmas cherry soufflé, Turkey thighs with apricot
stuffing, Baked gammon
with Christmas pickle, Christmas
mess(cranberry, chestnuts, and meringue concoction), Country ham with red eye gravy,
are a few to mention. Along with Nuovo Vita and Eshantha and is Asia pacific Jazz
Ensemble will enlighten the brunch.
Throughout the Christmas
season, MLH focused on epitomizing iconic traditions beginning with
Thanksgiving and lighting of the tallest tree soon after and recently St Lucias
Day celebrations alive with an array of choirs, Voice Print who began the
season with great hype, Coro CantAmici adding the voices of youth throughout
the season and not forgetting the traditional food and beverages that bring out
the best of the season.
For details call
the Special Events Desk on 2711 711 ext 420/455 or 430
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