Boxing day has roots in European and British tradition, when after the Christmas Day of giving gifts to each other -- members of the family -- celebrate the next day by giving gifts to the household staff.
In more modern times, the celebration appears to have migrated into the shopping venues.
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Tradespeople and servants traditionally received presents, money, and sometimes food from their bosses on Boxing Day.
Because it occurred on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas.
it is a day to celebrate boxing
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on the day after Christmas.
you celebrate boxing day on December 26
Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26.
There is no postal service on Boxing Day.
No, Boxing Day does not have an official song.
No. The 26th (Boxing Day) is a Provincial holiday. Stores are not open. Boxing Day (or Boxing Week) sales are held on the following day(s).
boxing day
Boxing Day, December 26th 2010, is on a Sunday.