2006-12-25 08:55:44 · 7 answers · asked by MANJIT BAGGA 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
In the 19th century the landed gentry would hold huge feast-type meals over the holiday for their friends. The day after, the leftovers got "boxed up" and taken to the poor and needy in the village.
This is why some older people still refer to their Christmas bonus as a "Christmas box".
2006-12-25 10:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was the day the servants got to open their Xmas presents (boxes) from their employers.
EDIT: To those Americans that say it's only a Canadian holiday, here's a heads up for you - THERE IS MORE TO THE WORLD THAN THE USA & CANADA.
2006-12-25 16:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This was the day when the tradesmen went round the house's and got their Xmas gifts < IE boxes>.
2006-12-25 16:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when people have boxing matches to let off christmas steam
2006-12-25 16:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
That's just a Canadian Holiday
2006-12-25 16:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by sixcannonballs 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you my friend must be Canadian
2006-12-25 17:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by c_kaper@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know
2006-12-29 14:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by montathra 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋