What is Boxing Day? Why is it Called Boxing Day?

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What is Boxing Day? Why is it Called Boxing Day

• When is Boxing Day?
• Boxing Day is the 26th December and is a national
  holiday in many countries..
• What is Boxing Day?
• How many times am I asked what is Boxing Day,
  or, why is it called Boxing Day? Arguments come
  thick and fast as to why and I hope, like me, you
  find the answers below interesting. But first off
  I must say it has nothing to do with the sport
  of boxing.
• It starts of course with our greed here in
  Britain and Ireland for a longer holiday its
  not enough for us to have Christmas Day
  celebrations we have added on another day called
  Boxing Day. The day is a national holiday and one
  to spend with family and friends and eating up
  the leftovers. Its origins however, are steeped
  in history and tradition.
• Why is it Called Boxing Day
• Arguments abound on the origins of the name
  Boxing Day, all of the answers here are relevant,
  so maybe it is all of them.
• 1. A Christmas Box in Britain is a name for a
  Christmas present.
• 2. Boxing Day was a day off for servants and when
  they received a Christmas Box from the master.
  The servants would also go home to give
  Christmas Boxes to their families.
• 3. A box to collect money for the poor was placed
  in Churches on Christmas day then opened the next
  day.
• 4.Great sailing ships when setting sail would
  have a sealed box containing money on board for
  good luck.If the voyage were a success the box
  was given to a priest, opened at Christmas and
  the contents given to the poor.
• Activities on Boxing Day
• Boxing Day is a time to spend with family or
  friends, usually those not seen on Christmas Day
  itself.
• In recent times the day has become synonymous
  with sport. Horse racing is particularly popular
  with meets all over the country. Many top
  football teams also play on Boxing Day.
• Boxing Day is also a time when the British show
  their true eccentricity taking part in all kinds
  of silly activities like s not the warmest
  place on December 26th fun runs and charity
  events.
• The New Boxing Day Sport Shopping
• Another sport to emerge in recent years is
  shopping. Sadly what was once a day of relaxation
  and family time sees the start of the sales.
  Sales used to start in January post-New Year but
  the desire to grab a bargain and for shops to
  off-load stock means many now start on Boxing
  Day.Shopping with GoodOrient.com.There are many
  surprise waiting for you!
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