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     What is Boxing Day Celebrated For? | Why is it Called Boxing Day?

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     Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?

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     Why Is It Called Boxing Day (The Day After Christmas)

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     The complicated origins of Boxing Day explained

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     How Does the UK Celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year? | The Festive Period in the UK

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     Why Is December 26 Known as ‘Boxing Day?’

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     Boxing Day. What is Boxing Day?

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2. www.youtube.com › watchWhat is Boxing Day Celebrated For? | Why is it ... - YouTube

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   In this video, we take a look at what Boxing Day is and why we celebrate the day after Christmas. We take a look at some of the fun celebrations that take place during the day and the...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchThe complicated origins of Boxing Day explained - YouTube

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   Dec 23, 2021 · On the 26th of December, that box was opened and distributed to the poorer people in the parish. During the 15 and 1600’s these charity “Christmas Boxes” also became a good luck charm for ...

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4. www.youtube.com › watchBoxing Day Explained: Beyond Christmas in the UK - YouTube

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   Step into the world of UK holiday traditions with our latest YouTube Short, "Discover Boxing Day: The Day After Christmas." This video offers a quick look at...

5. www.history.com › news › why-is-the-day-afterWhy is the Day after Christmas Called ‘Boxing Day’? - HISTORY

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   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 such as...

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6. www.businessinsider.com › ap-ap-explains-what-isHow Boxing Day got its name — and how people celebrate it

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   Dec 26, 2015 · Perhaps the most widely held understanding of its origins comes from the tradition of wealthier members of society giving servants and tradesmen a so-called "Christmas...

7. metro.co.uk › 2023/12/26 › called-boxing-day-historyWhy is it called Boxing Day? History of December 26 explained ...

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   Dec 26, 2023 · It was traditionally a day when people such as postmen, errand boys and servants would receive a special Christmas box from their employers – and when they would be given the day off to...

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   Why are Christmas boxes called Boxing Day?

   • These boxes were, in essence, holiday bonuses. Another popular theory is that the Boxing Day moniker arose from the alms boxes that were placed in churches during the Advent season for the collection of monetary donations from parishioners.

   Why is the Day after Christmas Called ‘Boxing Day’? - HISTORY

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   Why is it called Boxing Day?

   • 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.

   Why is it called Boxing Day? - BBC Newsround

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   Why is Boxing Day celebrated on 26 December?

   • 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. The 26 December also has religious connections and is celebrated as Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland and the Catalonia region of Spain.

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   When is Boxing Day in the UK?

   • Although the practice of almsgiving on December 26 has faded with charity now being given in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Boxing Day name has endured. These days, December 26 is a popular holiday in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries for watching sports such as soccer and cricket, shopping and visiting friends.

   Why is the Day after Christmas Called ‘Boxing Day’? - HISTORY

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   Is Boxing Day a public holiday?

   • It's also a public holiday known as "Boxing Day" in the United Kingdom and other British Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. In spite of its peculiar name, Boxing Day has nothing to do with fisticuffs, the trashing of empty boxes left over from Christmas or the return of unwanted presents to department stores.

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   When did Boxing Day start?

   • No one knows for sure when Boxing Day started, but some believe it was centuries ago, when servants would be given the day after Christmas off as a day of rest after feverish preparations for their masters' celebrations.

   AP EXPLAINS: What Is Boxing Day and How Did It Get Its Name?

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 46454700Why is it called Boxing Day? - BBC Newsround

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   Dec 24, 2022 · 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 the next...