What Is The History Of Boxing Day. The name of boxing day comes from the need to rid the house of empty boxes the day after christmas few americans have any inkling that there even is such a thing as boxing day let alone what the. In recent times the day has become synonymous with many sports.
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England and canada s boxing day evolved into a major shopping event in the 1980s the equivalent of post thanksgiving black friday. People can only be cooped up for so long. Many people will gather for meals spend time outside or simply relax at home and enjoy the day off.
And commonwealth countries around the world boxing day was traditionally the day employers would give their staff christmas presents called.
Some eight hundred years ago in the uk boxing day was the day when gifts were given to the service classes. And of course there s the shopping. But this year many of the sales started earlier in an effort to boost the slumping economy. There s a need to exorcise and exercise all of that.
