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    Boxing Day
    /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/

    noun

    • 1. a public holiday celebrated on the first day (strictly, the first weekday) after Christmas Day. British

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boxing_DayBoxing Day - Wikipedia

    Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). 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.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Boxing-DayBoxing Day | Definition, Meaning, Traditions, Activities, & Facts

    May 25, 2024 · Boxing Day, in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, particularly Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, holiday (December 26) on which servants, tradespeople, and the poor traditionally were presented with gifts. By the 21st century it had become a day associated with shopping and sporting events.

  4. www.history.com › news › why-is-the-day-after-christmas-called-boxing-dayWhy is the Day after Christmas Called 'Boxing Day'? | HISTORY

    Dec 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...

  5. www.abc.net.au › news › 2020/12/26What is Boxing Day about and does it have anything to do with...

    Dec 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.

  6. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleWhat to know about Boxing Day—also known as St. Stephen's Day and...

    Dec 20, 2022 · The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day, and the relaxed holiday is a chance to extend the celebration for one more restful day. But its name has nothing to do with the sport of boxing,...

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 46454700Why is it called Boxing Day? - BBC Newsround

    Dec 24, 2022 · Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day and falls on 26 December. It's also a public bank holiday in the UK. When 26 December is a Saturday, the Boxing Day bank holiday is...

  8. www.tripsavvy.com › what-is-boxing-day-1662588What is Boxing Day And How Did It Get Its Name? - TripSavvy

    Jun 4, 2019 · A day to reward good service - Traditionally, tradespeople - the greengrocer, the tailor, the milkman - would be given a box of presents and money to reward good service on the first weekday after Christmas.

  9. www.cnn.com › 2019/12/26 › worldThe Boxing Day questions you’ve probably Googled | CNN

    Dec 26, 2019 · 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.

  10. www.usatoday.com › story › newsThe origin of Boxing Day, December 26, dates to Victorian era -...

    Dec 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...

  11. www.vox.com › 22193472 › boxing-day-explained-december-26Boxing Day, explained - Vox

    Dec 21, 2020 · When Boxing Day falls on a weekend, countries that observe it designate the subsequent Monday as a holiday.

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