One explanation is that in the 19th century, December 26th was a day that servants to wealthy English people got time off. The servants were given boxes with Christmas presents and food in them to take home to their families. Another historical explanation is that on the day after Christmas, collection boxes for the poor were opened up and the money given out.
More recently, some people think Boxing Day is a good time to deal with all the boxes and wrapping left from opened Christmas gifts! A busy store on boxing Day with shoppers on the search for sales.
In Canada, lots of people think of Boxing Day as a time for shopping — many stores have sales the day after Christmas. This year, that shopping will most likely be online as people social distance due to Covid. Anyone who goes to a store will have to wear a mask and stay two metres away from other shoppers.
Through the year churches would take money from churchgoers in the form of a collection which was opened on Christmas. The following day it was handed out to the poor and needy and hence the name Boxing Day.
Boxing Day is said to have originated centuries ago in Rome, according to some. It is believed that Roman invaders brought this practice to Britain, where it was taken up by the clergy to collect money in boxes for the disadvantaged. In the UK, Boxing Day has been a bank holiday since Boxing Day is a holiday that mainly revolves around and shopping and relaxation.
There are many countries around the world who, to this day, think that Boxing Day refers to the sport. Everyone loves a gift.
Show your family and friends how much you care about them and that it's not just limited to Christmas! So join in our fellow nations and party it up this Boxing Day. For boxing day in the UK Wrenboys dress up and visit houses collecting money for charities and organizations.
What other holidays have such a caring and outward facing bend. So for this Boxing day donate to your favorite one! We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities, deals, local events, brand promotions, and other exciting ways to celebrate. Holiday survey data is powered by TOP Agency.
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