How many of us really wait until boxing day then open our present. Well, traditionally, what i know is that boxing day is the day where you open your presents and in places such as Britain and Ireland, boxing day is a national holiday and another day to spend with family and friends and eating up the leftovers but its origins are steeped in history and tradition.
However, in Singapore, we don't have it as a national holiday. but some places have sales on this date.
Why is it called boxing day? Arguments abound on the origins of the name Boxing Day.
- A ‘Christmas Box’ in Britain is a name for a Christmas present.
- Boxing Day was a day off for servants and when they received a ‘Christmas Box’ from the master. The servants would also go home to give ‘Christmas Boxes’ to their families.
- A box to collect money for the poor was placed in Churches on Christmas day then opened the next day.
- Great sailing ships when setting sail would have a sealed box containing money on board for good luck.If the voyage were a success the box was given to a priest, opened at Christmas and the contents given to the poor.
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