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  1. 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.

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

    May 25, 2024 · When December 26 comes on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is designated as the official public holiday. December 26 is also the feast day of St. Stephen ( St. Stephen’s Day ), the patron saint of horses, and Boxing Day has come to be a day of sporting events, including horse races, foxhunting, and rugby.

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  4. 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, derived from a tradition of charitable giving and goodwill. Learn about its possible origins, how it is observed in different countries and cultures, and why it is also a shopping and sports day.

  5. www.almanac.com › boxing-dayBoxing Day 2024: What Is Boxing Day? - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    Apr 2, 2024 · Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated on December 26 in Britain and other Commonwealth countries. It originated from the custom of giving boxes of food, money, or goods to servants and tradesmen after Christmas.

  6. 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 on December 26 in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. It derives from the custom of giving Christmas boxes or alms to the poor on this day.

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  7. www.cnn.com › 2019/12/26 › worldBoxing Day: What is it? Where is it celebrated? And other...

    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.

  8. www.youtube.com › watchWhat is Boxing Day? | National Geographic - YouTube

    Dec 26, 2017 · What is Boxing Day and when is it celebrated? Despite having the word "boxing" in its name, this 19th-century holiday has little to do with jabs or hooks.

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