boxing day

     

Boxing Day is a public holiay in the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, as well as many other members of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is based on the tradition of giving gifts to the less fortunate members of society.

Trivia about boxing day

  • If Leon Spinks is in England on December 26, he might join in the observance of this
  • In Canada & Great Britain it's usually the day following Christmas
  • December 26, when British servants traditionally get gifts
  • It's the term in England for December 26th, a day to salute your postman