What can historical documents tell us about the origins and evolution of Boxing Day?

Dec 26, 2023 ... And going back to work on Boxing Day means you're not all partied out by New Year's Eve. So forget going to all the excess of a British ... Dec 19, 2023 ... I use cookies and similar technologies (which aren't evil, honest) to run this website and help me understand how you use it. That means that ... 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 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 ... Dec 23, 2016 ... The holiday is less familiar in the States, but it's observed in the UK and Commonwealth nations on the first weekday after Christmas. It ... What is Boxing Day, how was it historically celebrated, and when was the first? We asked Mark Connelly, professor of modern British history at the ... Dec 26, 2016 ... The origins of Boxing Day lie not in sport, but in small acts of kindness. It is generally accepted that the name derives from the giving of Christmas “boxes”. 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, 2013 ... Boxing Day is traditionally the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts from their bosses or employers, ... It is also common for those who celebrate Boxing Day to celebrate with any leftovers from Christmas Day. Many individuals refer to Boxing Day as being a second ...