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    Why is Boxing Day (December 26th) so named?

    Question #104604. Asked by madkeen4. (Apr 11 09 6:01 AM)


    Midget40

    		It is based on the tradition of giving gifts (a "Christmas box") to the less fortunate members of society.

    The name derives from the fact that the day is traditionally marked by the giving of Christmas boxes, or gifts, to service workers (such as service staff, postal workers and trades people) in the United Kingdom.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day


    Apr 11 09, 6:06 AM
    Starlord

    		On Boxing Day the Lord of the Manor would distribute supplies to workers in a box or barrel.

    http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_boxing.htm

    Apr 11 09, 6:09 AM
    star_gazer

    		Also, see Questions numbered 9118 and 61256 for related answers:

    http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question9118.html

    http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question61256.html

    Apr 11 09, 4:02 PM

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