The Christmas and the Christmas Eve They have already passed, and with them hundreds of presses lived a pleasant moment next to their loved ones and the childrenthe same, but they after the arrival of Santa Claus. However, in some countries, they still need to carry out the “Boxing Day”; below we tell you what is it about y how this celebration came about.
What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated in several English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the day December 26con donations of charity and sporting events.
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How did Boxing Day come about?
It began to be celebrated in the mid-19th century in England, although it is believed that its origin dates back to the Middle Ages.
After Christmas Day, the nobles They delivered boxes with food and gifts to his servants, to the merchants and to the poor people.
Furthermore, businessmen they gave the day off and extra pay to their workers. Home employees were allowed to visit their families on December 26.
Although this tradition could also have emerged from the alms boxes that were placed in churches to collect donations for the needy.
On the other hand, it is associated with getting rid of gift wrapping and boxes the day after Christmas.
Current celebrations
Currently, the Boxing Day It’s a holiday after Christmas where purchases are usually made, something similar to Black Fridaywhich is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States.
Likewise, sports events usually take place, be it rugby, cricket or football.
In addition, on December 26, 1860, the first football match in history was played, with the derby between the Sheffield FC and the Hallam FCso this date ended up becoming a key event in the calendar of the Premier League.
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Countries that celebrate Boxing Day
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- India (in some states)
- English-speaking Caribbean countries
Curiosities
- In Australia, Boxing Day is the busiest sales day of the year.
- In the United Kingdom, “Christmas pudding” is traditionally eaten on Boxing Day.
- In Canada, it is a day to practice winter sports.
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