What are some of the lesser-known facts about Boxing Day?

Dec 21, 2020 ... Origin stories of the holiday are mixed: Some say the name comes from the British aristocracy's habit of presenting their servants with gifts on ... Jul 11, 2017 ... Boxing Day is not a holiday in the U.S., so that won't matter. What do you mean by "after the count down?" Most stores will be closed for ... Dec 24, 2013 ... There's no exact definition of Boxing Day, though some tie it to British servants who helped their lords and ladies with Christmas dinner ... Dec 24, 2024 ... Despite the name, Boxing Day isn't related to the sport of boxing or returning Christmas presents. Author: Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz. Dec 9, 2023 ... New Year's had entirely different concerns for enslaved people in America. It might be the day their families were broken up for a year or ... Dec 26, 2019 ... The Boxing Day Test is the highlight of the cricket calendar in Australia and routinely attracts throngs of spectators, with the 91,112 who ... Dec 24, 2024 ... Despite the name, Boxing Day isn't related to the sport of boxing or returning Christmas presents. Author: Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz. Dec 26, 2023 ... With Boxing Day's origins linked to “giving,” many continue to consider the holiday a time to commit to their community via benevolence and ... Dec 25, 2023 ... Boxing Day originated as a day when servants, tradespeople and the poor were given gifts, according to Britannica. The origin of the name has ... Dec 26, 2015 ... Boxing Day is a great day to do what we should be doing all year long, expressing our appreciation for those who serve. This would be a great ...