2006-12-25 19:54:38 · 10 answers · asked by Geezer101 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think you mean Boxing Day. It has nothing to do with the blood sport, or with boxer dogs, but rather commemorates the 19th century custom of the rich landed gentry "boxing up" the leftovers from their excessive Christmas feasts to distribute to the poor and needy in the village near their luxury homes.
Until the 1980's some people still referred to their Christmas bonus at work as a "Christmas box."
2006-12-25 20:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody celebrate boxer day. It's boxing day.
2006-12-26 03:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by cinabolic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
St Stephens Day December 26th used to be the day that bosses/lords paid their servants a bonus- in boxes.
It has remained a holiday.
2006-12-26 03:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Oldbeard 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its not boxer day..its Boxing day but its real name is St Stephens day...
2006-12-26 04:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like it is said above its boxing day and its for another day off.
i thought it was for european countries only but apparently not...but it hasnt caught on in usa yet.
2006-12-26 03:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jessy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure but it's nice to have a holiday and I'm looking forward to Bilbao film coming out!
2006-12-26 09:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by Nini 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard that ur suppsed 2 be opening ur boxes (christmas presents) on boxing day, but know 1 does
2006-12-26 04:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by Perth-beachbabe15 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because its a time to beat each other up!
2006-12-26 03:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/origin_of_boxing_day
hope this answers your question.
Happy Boxing Day
2006-12-26 04:08:24 · answer #9 · answered by Jonathan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its BOXING day,
have yourself a merry christmas
2006-12-26 03:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋