2006-11-08 06:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by magickmeg 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
The 26th of December. On this day, upper-class households in Britain and the Commonwealth traditionally gave (boxed) presents to their household staff.
2006-11-08 06:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rusting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditional Canadian observance where the day after Christmas, special gifts and many times, excess household items were boxed up and given the the servants or staff of the housdehold.
2006-11-08 06:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi its a good question...because i myself didnt know much about this boxing day...so i search and found the facts..thanks
here is the good site to look and learn about boxing day. Have fun
http://www.annieshomepage.com/boxingday.html
2006-11-08 06:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by shahzebb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is after X-mas when you box back up the stuff you want to return or exchange.
2006-11-08 06:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Joel L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to box the crap upthat u got and take it back
2006-11-08 06:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by gimmieswag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it has something to do with boxers rebellion. Its a rememberance day or something.
2006-11-08 06:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its like our labor day kinda. a day off for people in the service industry....maids, butlers and the like.
2006-11-08 06:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get to punch people for fun! :)
2006-11-08 06:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋