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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 · December. See all related content →. 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.

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  5. www.history.com › news › why-is-the-day-after-christmas-calledWhy is the Day after Christmas Called 'Boxing Day'? | HISTORY

    Dec 20, 2016 · Boxing Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries on December 26. It may have originated from the custom of giving Christmas boxes or alms to servants or the poor.

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · Boxing Day is a British holiday on December 26 that may have originated from charitable giving or serving tips. Learn about its possible origins, how it is observed in different countries and cultures, and its connection to sports and shopping.

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

    Dec 24, 2022 · Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and a public holiday in the UK. It has nothing to do with boxing, but with Victorian customs of giving and receiving gifts and money. Learn more about its history and traditions, such as Boxing Day football matches and turkey sandwiches.

  8. www.womansday.com › life › entertainmentWhat Is Boxing Day? The History, Purpose, and Name Meaning

    Nov 28, 2022 · The BBC explains that Boxing Day got its name when Queen Victoria held the throne in the 1800s, and is borne out of the tradition of wealthy families boxing up gifts to give to the poor.

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

    Dec 26, 2020 · Boxing Day is a public holiday in many countries that follow the British Commonwealth, but its origins are unclear and vary across time and place. It may have started as a day for servants, charity, or a feast of Saint Stephen, and later became a day for hunting, sales, or sailing.

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