Not a big holiday here in the united States, but it is celebrated in nations all over the world. Those nations, primarily the United Kingdom and nations' that were once colonized or affiliated with the UK, all celebrate Boxing Day after the Christmas holiday.
The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon tradition of giving gifts (in the form of a "Christmas box") to less wealthy people and slaves. In the United Kingdom this was later extended to various workpeople such as labourers, servants, tradespeople and postal workers. Today, it is primarily a shopping day intended to buy items at a cheaper price, however, I read an article recently that said it is still the single busiest day of charity in the United Kingdom!
Interesting.
Till next time...
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