Happy Boxing Day!

December 26 isn’t just a day for Santa to put his feet up and sleep off all those mince pies. Boxing Day is observed in many British Commonwealth countries. It is a holiday that originated in the United Kingdom. There are a few conflicting theories about its origins, but it's generally accepted that the name derives from the giving of ‘boxes’ to lower classes on the day after Christmas. One thing is certain–it has nothing to do with pugilism, although it has primarily become a day dedicated to sporting events and shopping.
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