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Get ready to celebrate Boxing Day on December 26th, a day full of fun and exciting traditions. It is believed that the holiday originated from the Middle Ages when servants were given gifts or boxes filled with food, coins or other goods from their employers as thanks for working hard during the year. Today, it is celebrated in many countries around the world with shopping sales and gift giving!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Middle Ages</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Boxing Day Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday originated when servants received boxes filled with food and other goods from their employers as a reward for their year's hard work.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1830s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gift Giving Customs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Boxing Day, previously recognized as the day of giving presents to employees, started evolving into a day designated for gift trading among family and friends.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1871</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official Public Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>Boxing Day was made an official public holiday in the United Kingdom during the reign of Queen Victoria.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expansion to Commonwealth Countries</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of Boxing Day spread to other Commonwealth nations, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Boxing Day Sales</div><div class='timeline-text'>The commercial aspect of Boxing Day rapidly grew in the 1990s, with post-Christmas sales making the holiday a significant retail event globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Boxing Day party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family to your home and celebrate the holiday with food, games, and drinks. Decorate your home in a festive theme and enjoy the day together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go shopping</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of the Boxing Day sales that you find in stores or online. This is the perfect opportunity to get some great deals on items that you have been wanting all year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make Boxing Day cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative in the kitchen by making Boxing Day cookies shaped like boxing gloves, rings, or other shapes related to the holiday. Decorate them with icing and share them with friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Enjoy the crisp winter air by taking a walk around your neighborhood or local park. Take in the scenery and appreciate nature even during this cold season.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some snacks, cozy up on the couch, and watch your favorite movies on Boxing Day! Invite friends over for a movie marathon or just relax solo for an evening of entertainment.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It’s a great opportunity to get some amazing deals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best things about Boxing Day is that it makes it super easy to grab some great deals on items you’ve been wanting! Many stores offer huge discounts on products like electronics, clothing, and furniture – so if you’ve been eyeing something in particular, don’t miss out on these fantastic savings!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings families together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Boxing Day is not only a great time for shopping, but also for spending quality time with family. After all the presents are opened and bellies are full, take this opportunity to laugh and reminisce over life’s finest moments. It's always nice to get everyone under one roof after the busy Christmas season!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps support charity organizations participating</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The holiday season is a time when many people look to give back and help out those who need it most. On Boxing Day, there are countless charities and organizations running promotions that aim at raising funds for their cause. Think about doing your part to make a lasting impact during the holidays by supporting one of these wonderful causes!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Boxing Day has nothing to do with the sport of boxing</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its name, Boxing Day does not relate to the sport of boxing. It's named for the generosity of giving "Christmas boxes", essentially gifts to servants and tradespeople.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Boxing Day is a major sports day in the UK</h3><p class='facts-content'>This day has a tradition of hosting football and rugby leagues games, and it also has famous horse racing competitions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Boxing Day also known as St. Stephen’s Day in Ireland</h3><p class='facts-content'>This tradition of celebrating the day after Christmas as St. Stephen’s Day comes from St. Stephen being the first Christian martyr stoned to death shortly after the birth of Christ.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It is called the Second Christmas Day in several countries</h3><p class='facts-content'>In parts of Europe, including Germany, Poland and the Netherlands, Boxing Day is celebrated as "Second Christmas Day".</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Boxing Day was not a public holiday until 1871</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite having been celebrated for hundreds of years, Boxing Day did not become a public holiday in the United Kingdom until 1871 under Queen Victoria.</p></div></div>
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