Boxing Day meaning

2023 - 12 - 26

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Plenty of time to get to Patearoa for Crockery Bob's sale (Otago Daily Times)

It's Boxing Day and well-meaning media types will remind you the day gets its name from the tradition of giving servants and tradespeople a "box" of goodies ...

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'The whole place is buzzing': Invercargill shoppers turn out on ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Invercargill man Peter McLean was one of thousands of Southlanders making the most of the Boxing Day retail sales on Tuesday. He bought a small Weber barbecue ...

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Why is December 26 called the Boxing Day? Explaining if the ... (Sportskeeda)

Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated on December 26, the day after Christmas, in several countries. It brings forth a mix of events—from sports ...

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What is Boxing Day? Learn more about the centuries-old tradition (USA TODAY)

The holiday season is packed with numerous traditions and occasions. Amidst the holiday cheer, those in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, ...

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What is St Stephen's Day/Boxing Day and why is it a holiday in ... (Irish Star)

Christmas marks an important day in the calendar for most people in the US but in Ireland and the UK, December 26 is also considered a big holiday.

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Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day? | Why Guy (ABC10.com KXTV)

The true story of Boxing Day involves the British Commonwealth, circa 1663. Author: Walt Gray (ABC10). Published: 11:23 AM PST December 26, ...

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What is Boxing Day? Inside the meaning of the controversial holiday (Daily Mail)

Christmas Day has come and gone but the celebration continues into the next day in the UK, former British colonies and other European countries in the form ...

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Boxing Day meaning and how it got its name (Liverpool Echo)

The bank holiday is for neither ditching the mountain of boxes left over from Christmas nor for two fighters entering a ring.

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Christmas and Boxing Day 2023: What's open in Belgium today? (The Brussels Times)

As Christmas Eve took place on a Sunday, most shops and services will remain closed on Monday for Christmas Day, before resuming business as usual on ...

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Boxing Day in the USA: What is this holiday called in the United ... (MARCA.com)

Boxing Day, a widely celebrated public holiday in Ireland, the United Kingdom and various Commonwealth nations, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand ...

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