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Princeton's WordNet
Boxing Daynoun
first weekday after Christmas
Wiktionary
Boxing Daynoun
The day after Christmas; the 26th of December.
boxing daynoun
the day or days following Christmas (December 25th) where stores have large reductions.
Etymology: Perhaps because of boxes that were placed outside churches to collect special offerings tied to the Feast of St Stephen, or because of the old British custom of tradesmen collecting "Christmas boxes" of money or presents on the first weekday after Christmas as thanks for good service (mentioned by diarist Samuel Pepys).
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Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to poor people, today Boxing Day forms part of Christmas celebrations, with many people choosing to take advantage of Boxing Day sales. It originated in Great Britain and is celebrated in several countries that previously formed part of the British Empire. The attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place on 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday. Boxing Day is also concurrent with the Christian festival Saint Stephen's Day. In parts of Europe, such as several regions of Spain, the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, and Ireland, 26 December is Saint Stephen's Day, which is considered the second day of Christmas.
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boxing day
Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day after Christmas Day, observed in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth nations. It originated as a day for servants in the UK to receive gifts from their employers, boxed up for them to take home to their families. Today, it is a public holiday often marked by shopping sales, sporting events, and family gatherings. While it's not traditionally observed in the United States, some other countries also recognize it as a public holiday. Its celebration can vary greatly, depending on national and local customs.
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Boxing Day
Boxing Day is traditionally the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts from their superiors or employers, known as a "Christmas box". Today, Boxing Day is better known as a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand and some other Commonwealth nations. In South Africa, Boxing Day was renamed to Day of Goodwill in 1994. Some Christians in Ireland recognised it also as St. Stephen's Day or the Day of the Wren. In many European countries, including notably Germany, Poland, Scandinavia and the Netherlands, 26 December is celebrated as the Second Christmas Day. In Canada, Boxing Day takes place on 26 December and is a federal public holiday. In Ontario, Boxing Day is a statutory holiday where all full-time workers receive time off with pay.
Etymology and Origins
Boxing Day
See “Christmas-box.”
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of boxing day in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of boxing day in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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The government is planning to keep people indoors during Christmas through Boxing Day and New Year.
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