But how did Boxing Day come to be? Well ... bank holiday on December 26 is a tradition that dates back to the Victorian era. (And no, the day isn't related to the sport of boxing).
Boxing Day is ... “In Victorian times, the wealthy would box up items they no longer needed to give to the poor, explains House Beautiful. “It was a day where servants would be given time ...
Boxing Day is a day that began in Britain centuries ago, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. "During the Victorian Era — 1837 to 1901 — the upper class would box up leftover food ...
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has received a spate of disgraceful comments after she took to social media to celebrate a huge milestone in Australian sporting history. This year's Boxing Day ...
In countries that celebrate it, Boxing Day comes from a continuation of the ... USA Today says the holiday originated during Victorian times—between 1837 and 1901—at least 60 years after ...
Steve Dimopoulos (centre) says the festival will be a huge boost to the Victorian economy. Picture: Supplied “This year’s Boxing Day Test will be a thrilling showdown between two Test cricket ...
Seriously. It always falls on December 26 each year and as for Boxing Day history, in the UK it has been a national holiday since 1871. It is said that in the Victorian era Christmas gift boxes were ...
The Boxing Day Test is one of cricket's most iconic ... The day’s historical roots trace back to the Victorian era when people gave gifts in boxes. Today, it’s a global cricketing spectacle ...