Why does Boxing Day have its name?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

During the first world ward, the people left at home would box up any Christmas gifts or cookies...anything left over from the Christmas season and send it off to their loved ones fighting in the war...so we have Boxing Day

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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What is anthor name for Boxing Day?

Boxing Day is also called St. Stephens Day

When did Christmas fall on Boxing Day?

By definition, boxing day is the day AFTER Christmas.

What is the other name for boxing day?

st.stephens day!

What is the name of boxing day?

St. Stephen's Day

What is boxing day's other name?

st Stephens day

What is other name for boxing day?

st stephens day

Does the name of Boxing day come from the need to rid the house of empty boxes the day after Christmas?

no its called boxing day because of skyrim

Is boxing day a day to take boxes out of the house?

No, it is actually a day when people would receive presents. The presents were in boxes, giving boxing day its name.

What is the name that is given for the day after Christmas?

Banks call it boxing day

What other name is used as boxing day?

St Stephens Day

What is the name of the famous yacht race that starts on boxing day?

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race in Australia starts on Boxing Day.

Does the name of Boxing Day come from the need to rid the houses of empty boxes after Christmas?