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BOXING DAY

When is it?
December 26th, Boxing Day takes place on December 26th 
or the following Monday if December 26 falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Where did it come from?
Boxing Day began in England, in the middle of the nineteenth century, under Queen Victoria. Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way for the upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to those of the lower classes.

Where is Boxing Day celebrated?
Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and 
Canada.

How is Boxing Day celebrated?
There seems to be two theories on the origin of Boxing Day and why 
it is celebrated. The first is that centuries ago, on the day after 
Christmas, members of the merchant class would give boxes 
containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people 
and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude much like 
when people receive bonuses, from their employer, for a job well 
done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, 
"Boxing Day".

The second thought is that Boxing Day comes from the tradition of 
opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents thereof which were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.

Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food 
and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small 
businesses are closed but the malls are open and filled with people 
exchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmas gifts, cards, and 
decorations.

To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, 
organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to 
aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to 
help an individual family that is in need.

What a great extension of the Christmas holiday spirit. You might 
consider making this holiday a tradition in your family. No matter 
where you live the simple principle of giving to others less fortunate 
than yourself can be put into practice.