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- The name comes from a time during Queen Victoria's reign when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants - a day when they received a special Christmas box from their masters. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give Christmas boxes to their families.
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Dec 24, 2022 · Boxing Day: How did it get its name? The name comes from a time during Queen Victoria's reign when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. Boxing Day was...
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Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day and falls on 26...
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Dec 17, 2018 · Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day and falls on 26 December. It's also a public bank holiday in the UK. When 26 December is a Saturday, the Boxing Day bank holiday is moved to...
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December 26th is known as Boxing Dayfor the countries that mark it. Those countries are Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, South Africa and Nigeria. That's because the holiday started in England and these countries used to be British colonies. Some other places celebrate the day as St. Stephen’s Day, named for a Christ...
This is where things get less certain. There are different stories as to how Boxing Day got its name. One explanation goes like this. In the 19th century, December 26th was a day that servants to wealthy English people got time off. The servants were given boxes with Christmas presents and food in them to take home to their families. Another explan...
Canada
In Canada, lots of people think of Boxing Day as a time for shopping. Many stores have sales the day after Christmas.
Britain, Australia and New Zealand
In Britain, Australia and New Zealand it’s also a day for sports. People will tune in to watch soccer, rugby and cricket.
Ireland
In Ireland, they celebrate St. Stephen’s Day. There’s an old tradition where people dress up in costumes, often made of straw. Plus they parade a fake bird on top of a decorated pole. According to legends, the bird was a wren. It is said to have once betrayed Irish soldiers. So to avoid bad luck, homes and businesses give out money and treats to the costumed people. Called Wren Day, these celebrations still happen in some parts of Ireland and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Many people think that Boxing Day has to do with the sport of boxing or others think that it has to do with getting rid of empty boxes after Christmas. But, actually, the name comes from the 1830s in England and has to do with charitable acts.
Dec 20, 2016 · December 26 is not only a day for Santa Claus to catch his breath. It's also a public holiday known as "Boxing Day" in the United Kingdom and other British Commonwealth countries...
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Boxing Day, observed every December 26th, emerges from the shadows of Christmas with a history as fascinating as it is varied. Originating in the Middle Ages, this holiday has evolved from a day of charity and giving to a multifaceted celebration marked by relaxation, sports, and shopping.
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Great Britain and several other countries, particularly Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Traditionally, it is celebrated on December 26, the day after Christmas. However, if that day falls on a weekend, the following Monday is the public holiday.
