We did the dinner thing that evening, but the next day, Nuch, as a tradition, wanted to Tom Boon or make merit. So, Sunday morning on the only day I can sleep in, we woke up at 5 am to give food to the monks.
I really should know more about this, but as it was during my younger years, quite often I was just coming home at 5 am, so I pretty much missed out on this aspect of Thai culture - although I did often wonder what monks were doing out so late.
What I do know is that every morning the monks walk through the neighborhoods near their temple and people have the opportunity to Tom Boon by donating/ offering food.
I had a chance to make merit, too. I gave him a double helping, so I don't have to get up next year.
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