What is Boxing Day?

One of the most meaningful holidays at the end of the year is called Boxing Day. If the original translation of the phrase Boxing Day means 'The Day of the Box'.

Boxing Day is what day?

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, the time when people will receive a gift called 'Christmas gift box' from those who love them. Today, the 'Gift-giving Day' has become a popular public event on December 26, which is well-known and responsive. With this Boxing Day many places also have another name is St. Stephen's Day like Australia, Canada, New Zeland .

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Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, December 26 every year.

The origin of Boxing Day

The origin of Boxing Day dates back to the Middle Ages, wealthy upper-class families delivering gifts to the poor and disadvantaged after Christmas. Since then, Boxing Day is understood as a Gift Day.

Boxing Day also has another name, Christmas of the poor . This name comes from the family bosses for their employees and servants at that time a day off to reunite with relatives after Christmas Eve. December 26 is also the most important holiday of England - Saint San Esteban's memorial day, so Boxing Day became a very meaningful and interesting day.

One of the top five European leagues with only the Premier League is where players must go on Boxing Day - a gift-giving day. This day is also a famous day in some English-speaking countries because there are many shops that offer discounts on products and many sports and entertainment activities.

On Boxing Day, British people go shopping a lot, it's like Black Friday - Dark Friday. Revenue from television is high compared to normal days. Moreover, to serve the audience that the Premier League organizers have more leisure activities when not working on this day.

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Many items dropped sharply during Boxing Day.

The meaning of Boxing Day

So why does this football day become an indispensable activity ? If you are a football enthusiast, you probably won't be able to ignore this reason. In 1914, the booming year of World War I, German and British soldiers played a football match during Christmas to celebrate the ceasefire. For the British, this event is important because it has historical significance. Up to now, to keep in mind the legendary game full of humanity, the English Premier League has been held every year during Christmas, Gift-giving and New Year.

Boxing Day also has a great meaning that love is sent to the people we love. On this day is also an opportunity for you and your loved ones to review memories and celebrate together, cozy together. Spend the sweetest wishes, love quotes and meaningful gifts for the Boxing Day meaningful day.