Boxing Day and Box Expressions — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: medium · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 478 words

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In some places around the world, the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day. In Britain, Australia, Canada and other places, Boxing Day is a national holiday.

There are several thoughts on how the holiday became known as Boxing Day. The Associated Press wrote about the origins of the name back in 2019.

The most widely held understanding of the origins of Boxing Day comes from a tradition among wealthy people. They would give a “Christmas Box” to their servants and other workers. The box would contain money and gifts. Traditionally, these workers would also have Boxing Day off to rest.

The AP story says the start of Boxing Day may…

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Anna Matteo wrote this story for VOA Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/boxing-day-and-box-expressions/6363983.html

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