2. What Is Boxing Day?
 This day was thought to be a day
when people gave presents or money
to those who were poorer and could
hardly afford Christmas presents.

3. It is also
related to
the fact of
leaving all
the
Christmas
presents
boxes.

4. It is traditionally celebrated the
day after Christmas Day.

5.  It is a tradition in the United Kingdom,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong
Kong and some other Commonwealth
nations.

6. Origins
 Its exact origin is
unknown, but it is
commonly
associated to the
Middle Ages,
when richer
people gave money
and other gifts to
those who were
needy and in
service positions.

7.  In the UK it was a custom for
tradesmen to collect “Christmas boxes”
of money or presents on the first
weekday after Christmas as thanks for
their good service throughout the year.

8. …a shopping day?
 In Canada, UK and Australia is known
as a shopping day.

9.  Shops have sales, often with dramatic
price reductions. For many merchants,
Boxing Day is the day of the year with
the greatest amount of returns.