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History of Boxing Day
England in the old days
Servants and the working class were
required to work on Christmas day. They
were responsible for making the holidayrun smoothly for the rich landowners and
gentry.
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They were allowed to take leave on December
26th and visit their friends and families. The
employers gave each servant a box containing
gifts and bonuses. In addition, around the 1800s'churches opened their alms boxes (boxes where
people place monetary donations) and
distributed the contents to poor people on
December 26, which is also the Feast of St.Stephen.
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United Kingdom
Boxing Day in the UK is a day when stores
sell their excess Christmas inventory at
significantly reduced prices. Boxing Day has
become so important for retailers that theyoften extend it into a "Boxing Week". But
recently there have been concerns about
retailers over-pricing goods before Christmas
day for making 'boxing day' sales seem moreimpressive
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Where does the name Boxing Day come
from?
The name of the day goes back tomedieval times, more than 800 yearsago, when alms boxes were placed at
the back of every church to collectmoney for the poor.
Boxing Day officially began in England
in the middle of the nineteen centuryunder the rule of Queen Victoria.
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Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way forthe upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to thoseof the lower classes.
Who was Saint Stephen?He was the first man to be killed for believing in theteachings of Jesus. He lived in Rome.
Some people claim that he shares this day with
another St Stephen, who came from Sweden. StStephen of Sweden is the patron saint of horses.Boxing Day has long been associated with outdoorsports, especially horse racing and hunting.
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Why the holiday is named Boxing Day?
The holiday is named Boxing Day because
the tradition of giving gifts of cash, food,
clothing and other goods to the less fortunate
were placed into boxes for easiertransportation. The goods were distributed
based on the family needs and their services
to the giver.
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How is Boxing Day celebrated?
The first is that centuries ago, on the day after
Christmas, members of the merchant class
would give boxes containing food and fruit,
clothing, and/or money to trades people andservants. The gifts were an expression of
gratitude much like when people receive
bonuses, from their employer, for a job well
done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gavethe holiday its name, "Boxing Day".
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The secondthought is that Boxing Day comes fromthe tradition of opening the alms boxes placed inchurches over the Christmas season. The contentsthere of which were distributed amongst the poor, by
the clergy, the day after Christmas.Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friendswith lots of food and sharing of friendship and love.Government buildings and small businesses are
closed but the malls are open and filled with peopleexchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmasgifts, cards, and decorations.
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To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive,
many businesses, organizations, and families
donate their time, services, and money to aid
Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, orthey may choose to help an individual family
that is in need.
BOXING DAY
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BOXING DAY
HUNTS
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Traditionally Boxing Day is a day for fox
hunting. Horse riders dressed in red and
white riding gear, accompanied by a number
of dogs called foxhounds; chase the foxthrough the countryside in the hope of tiring it
out.
Eventually the hunters hope the fox will be so
tired that the dogs will be able to catch it and
kill it.
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Many animal welfare campaigners object to fox
hunting saying it is cruel to kill a fox in this way,
while many proponents and participants view it
as a crucial part of rural history in England, vitalfor conservation, and a method of pest control.
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FAMILY TIME
Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day
when families get together. It is a day of
watching sports and playing boardgames with the family.
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HUNTING OF THE WREN
It is unlucky to kill a wren on any day apart from
Boxing Day. Hunting of the Wren on Boxing Day
was once a popular activity in England.
Groups of young boys know as 'Wren boys' would
hunt a wren and then tie the dead bird to the top of
a pole, decorated with holly sprigs and ribbons.
With blackened faces, the group would sing at
houses in hopes for coins, gifts or food.
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"The wren, the wren, the king of all birdsOn St Stephen's Day was caught in the
furze,
We hunted him far and hunted him nearAnd found him under the bushes here.
Hurrah, my boys, hurrah!
Hurrah, my boys, hurrah!
Knock at the knocker and ring at the bell,
and give us a copper for singing so well."
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Those that gave money to the boys would
receive a feather from the wren as thanks. The
collected money was then used to host a village
dance.This odd ritual was not restricted to England. It
was prevalent in some continental countries on
Boxing Day as well as the Isle of Man, Wales
and Ireland.
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Where is Boxing Day celebrated?
Boxing Day is celebrated in :
Australia
Britain
New Zealand
Canada.
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APPENDIX
1) When is Boxing day?a) Day before Christmasb) Day after Christmasc) Two days after Christmas
2) Who were the boxes for?
a) Rich peopleb) Servantsc) Friends
3) What was in the boxes?a) Food
b) Moneyc) Both
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4. What meat does she usually
eat on Boxing day?
a) Turkey
b) Hamc) Chicken
5. What kind of races does she
watch?
a) Horseb) Car
c) Dog