Why is it called Boxing Day

2023 - 12 - 26

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Jim Zeigler: What is 'Boxing Day,' December 26? | Alabama News (1819 News)

I had never been curious enough to research "Boxing Day,” so all I knew about it was that it was the day after Christmas, December 26. | Alabama News.

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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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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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Why is December 26th called "Boxing Day?" - 98.5 KYGO (98.5 KYGO)

It is is only celebrated in a few countries; mainly ones historically connected to the UK (such as Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand) and in some ...

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Why Don't We Celebrate Boxing Day in Oneonta, New York? (wnbf.com)

It's December 26th, also known as Boxing Day. What does that mean, and why in the bloody Hades do we not celebrate it here in America?

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