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Boxing Day, is celebrated the day after Christmas. In the Middle ages, it was a day when the wealthy boxed up items for the needy. Traditionally, it was a day when tradesmen and servants would receive gifts from their employees. Today, the holiday is a bank holiday that is primarily celebrated by shopping.

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