What is Boxing Day?
What is Boxing Day and when is it celebrated? Despite having the word "boxing" in its name, this 19th-century holiday has little to do with jabs or hooks. Learn about the origins of this "bonus holiday" and how it is celebrated today through shopping...
Published 23 Dec 2022, 11:40 GMT
What is Boxing Day
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