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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…
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