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Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday - hot on the heels of Christmas - that is celebrated in parts of the British Commonwealth. It falls on the first weekday after Christmas and, according to tradition, is the day when Christmas gifts are given to service workers, such as housekeepers, postmen, etc.
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What teams played opening day at the Houston Astrodome and their box scores in 1965?
The Astros played the Philadelphia Phillies in the first regular season game at the Astrodome on April 12, 1965. The Phillies won 2-0. Click on the 'First Astrodome Regular Season Game Box Score' link below to see the box score for the game.
Are the shops open on Boxing Day in Perth?
Is Zellers open on Boxing Day,at the seaway Mall in Welland.
What effects did the 2004 boxing day tsunami have on the environment?
it was a great disaster, there were debrics everywhere. people were rendered homeless, and some were widows and orphans.
Will the Shard be open on Boxing Day?
Yes, the Shard will be open on Boxing Day (although breakfast will not be served, and brunch will begin at noon instead of 10:30 a.m.). Dinner will be available as usual.
What normally happens in boxing day?
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas. it is celebrated during the middle ages and it is when you get gifts
Are things cheaper on boxing day?
In some countries like Canada, Yes! Things are a lot cheaper on boxing day. But not all stuff will be cheap; latest stuff will not be cheaper (E.g) A Sony LCD Bravia model 2008 will be cheap but a Sony LCD Bravia model 2009 will not be cheap. Things are usually 70% off on boxing day in Canada. Things are cheap on boxing day for families with low incomes.
What countries celebrated Boxing Day?
Boxing Day originated as an English custom, so countries celebrating Boxing Day include nations that were or are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, such as:
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales)
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
Other countries that recognize Boxing Day (but not always as a public holiday) include:
- Greenland
- Gibraltar
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Greece
- Hungary
- Kenya
- Nauru
- Romania
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- South Africa has Boxing Day, but the name has been changed to the Day of Goodwill.
In addition, many nations celebrate or recognize "St. Stephen's Day" on December 26, while other countries, particularly in Europe, have what they call a "Second day of Christmas."
No. See the related question.
In Mexico the version of Boxing day is called aguinaldo or Christmas Bonus.
It is expected from all employers to give a significant amount of money to their employees, many times related to the amount of years working in the same company.
Usually given before the Christmas holidays.
Will Christmas in 2017 fall on Saturday as it did 7 years before in 2010?
No. Christmas Day in 2017 will be on a Monday. Christmas Day will not be on a Saturday again until 2021.
Is the tunami 2004 Boxing Day real?
yes it is
watch it on youtube its called:
2004 boxing day tsunami
Does the phrase boxing day come from the empty boxes?
Nice thought - there usually are a lot of empties the following day. But no, the term comes from the old custom of employers giving their staff a "Christmas box" on that day - a gift, or a sum of money as a reward for their year's work. In big houses, the gift was not given until Dec 26th to ensure that the household staff worked on the 25th!
Where do you get free shoe boxes within 2 days?
well if you go to any shoe store i am sure they will have extra shoe boxes.
In what country is Boxing day celebrated after Christmas?
Boxing day is celebrated in Canada the day after Christmas. This is also a huge shopping day in the United States.
