Business
Why Boxing Day is called ‘Boxing Day’ – 9Honey
And its special Aussie twist
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Australia, falling on December 26, the day after Christmas. It originated in the UK and is celebrated around the world.
There are a few theories as to why it is called Boxing Day. One theory is that the name derived from Britain in the 1830s and signifies the first week day after Christmas, the first possible date postal services can resume including the arrival of packages in boxes.
Alternatively, the name could refer to charity collections that used to take place…
-
General16 hours agoGoldfields man in coma after allegedly smashing head into ambulance windscreen
-
Business23 hours agoWhy Santos shares are a key energy stock to watch
-
Noosa News19 hours agoQueensland Museum faces criticism over Shell sponsorship of climate change education materials
-
General23 hours agoBrendon McCullum says England ‘over-prepared’ ahead of Brisbane Test, as players head to Noosa