Why is the Day after Christmas Called ‘Boxing Day’? - HISTORY
WEBDec 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...
Boxing Day - Wikipedia
WEBBoxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). [1] Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day.
Boxing Day: What is it? Where is it celebrated? And other questions - CNN
WEBDec 26, 2020 · Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, and it has absolutely nothing to do with your empty gift boxes. Here’s what you need to know about the holiday.
The origin of Boxing Day, December 26, dates to Victorian era - USA TODAY
WEBDec 26, 2023 · Boxing Day, celebrated every year on December 26, the day after Christmas, is a gift-giving holiday that originated in Britain during the Victorian era, according to Britannica. Boxing Day's...
What is Boxing Day about and does it have anything to do with …
WEBDec 26, 2020 · A day for servants. Why's Boxing Day celebrated the day after Christmas? It originated in the United Kingdom and one theory is that it was originally a day to compensate servants.
Why is Stephen’s Day called Boxing Day? 12 yuletide questions answered
WEBDec 18, 2018 · Why is St Stephen’s Day called Boxing Day? The name, mostly used in the UK for December 26th, refers to a Christmas box traditionally given to servants and tradespeople, containing money, a...
Boxing Day - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBNov 24, 2011 · December 26, the day after Christmas, is the Feast of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It is also known as Boxing Day, a secular holiday celebrated in parts of the Commonwealth, including Canada.
A brief history of Boxing Day
WEBDec 26, 2022 · What is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is also known as St Stephen's Day – Stephen was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death in c34 AD.
AP EXPLAINS: What is Boxing Day and how did it get its name?
WEBLONDON (AP) — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here's a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it: NO NEED FOR BOXING GLOVES While no one seems to know for sure how it came to be called Boxing ...
Boxing Day's Roots: Why Some Celebrate The Day After Christmas
WEBDec 26, 2016 · Monday is Boxing Day in the UK and Ireland, as well as many former British colonies. We learn about the origins of the holiday and how it is marked now.
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