Boxing Day

Though these days Boxing Day is synonymous with sales, sales and more sales, December 26 was traditionally a celebration of charity and good will. Though its exact origins are unknown, it is generally believed that during feudal times, on the day after Christmas, the lord and lady of the castle would box up food and gifts to present to their servants. Furthermore, it was custom in artisanal shops to have a clay box available for donations. After Christmas, the box was shattered and the contents would be shared by all the workers; today this translates into Christmas bonuses or corporate gifts.

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Celebrate!

Share the Wealth This holiday is first and foremost about helping those less fortunate.  This can be as simple as helping out at a shelter or donating some clothes, but if you are looking to make a monetary donation, check out CharityCommission.gov.uk for more information.	Shop Till You Drop Boxing Day is now often extended to Boxing Week, so if you do your research, you might be able to escape some of the crowds.  However, don't forget that with ShopWiki, you can do all of your sale shopping from the comfort of your own home!	Give Thanks Boxing Day is usually a day of family togetherness.  Gather around the dinner table with your loved ones and enjoy another fantastic holiday meal. Need inspiration?  Check out our Traditional Christmas Dinner or Vegetarian Christmas guide for ideas.  Bon appétit!	Get Sporty Sporting events will take place today all throughout the United Kingdom, so plop down near the telly and watch your favourite footballers.   Horse races are also popular, so if you're feeling lucky, you might be able to win some of that money you're going to donate.	Hunting High and Low While it's tradition for fox and wren hunts to take place on Boxing Day, think of those cute little animals and consider commemorating the event with a tapestry  or print.   Your furry and feathered friends will thank you

 

Related Guides

Gift Guides	Christmas Gift Presentation	Christmas Traditions Around the World	Christmas	St. Stephen's Day

External Links

• Wikipedia.org: An article on Boxing Day around the world.
• Woodlands-Junior.Kent.sch.uk: An article on Boxing Day celebrations in England.
• PaulDenton.co.uk: A brief history of Boxing Day.
• RampantScotland.com: Some facts on Boxing Day in Scotland.