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Donald
Dec 26, 2006 - 11:34AM
Boxing Day

Anyone know where the name comes from?
Donald

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Dec 26th, 2006 - 11:34 AM
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Sean
Dec 27, 2006 - 7:07AM
Re: Boxing Day

Hi Donald,

I think the name comes from olden times when the poor boxes at the various churches, contributed to by the congregations up to Christmas Day, were opened and the money distributed to the poor and needy.
Others reckon it was a day to box up the packaging and paper from presents opened at Christmas to take to the tip.
I prefer the former explanation.

Happy New Year to you and all Exiles.

Sean

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tom mccabe
Dec 27, 2006 - 9:48AM
Re: Boxing Day

donald
i read once that years ago when a lot of ;ordinary' people were in service and worked christmas day they were then excused the day after and allowed to travel to their own family home for a holiday carrying a present or a box of something maybe leftovers? but maybe a present for mother? but who knows. funny though i don't believe theres such a day recognized in america good luck tom
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