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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). [1] 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. Explanations for the origin of the name have varied, with some believing that it derived ...

  4. 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.

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · The origins of Boxing Day. Though historians disagree on the exact origin of Boxing Day, it is thought to have grown out of longstanding British traditions of charitable giving and goodwill ...

  6. 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 was officially recognised as a bank holiday in England, Northern Ireland and Wales in 1871 after Queen Victoria included it in the Bank Holidays Act.

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

    Apr 2, 2024 · What Is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is a centuries-old gift-giving day that originated in Britain. Yes, boxes are a big part of Boxing Day traditions! During the Victorian era (1837–1901, the period of Queen Victoria’s reign), the upper class would box up leftover food, money, or goods and give them to their tradesmen as well as their servants for reliable service all year.

  8. 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 · Why is the Day after Christmas Called ‘Boxing Day’? The British Commonwealth holiday, typically celebrated on December 26, has nothing to do with fisticuffs. By: Christopher Klein

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

    Dec 21, 2020 · What is Boxing Day? Boxing Day, which always falls onDecember 26, is observed as an official public holiday in the UK and many European countries, as well as in former British colonies such as ...

  10. www.infoplease.com › culture-entertainment › holidaysWhat Is Boxing Day? - Infoplease

    Nov 18, 2021 · Boxing Day is December 26, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the English (the U.S. is the major exception), including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Bank Holidays.

  11. 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 Day's origins