Boxibg Day in Uk

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History of Boxing Day

England in the old days

Servants and the working class were

required to work on Christmas day. They

were responsible for making the holidayrun smoothly for the rich landowners and

gentry.


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They were allowed to take leave on December

26th and visit their friends and families. The

employers gave each servant a box containing

gifts and bonuses. In addition, around the 1800s'churches opened their alms boxes (boxes where

people place monetary donations) and

distributed the contents to poor people on

December 26, which is also the Feast of St.Stephen.


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United Kingdom

Boxing Day in the UK is a day when stores

sell their excess Christmas inventory at

significantly reduced prices. Boxing Day has

become so important for retailers that theyoften extend it into a "Boxing Week". But

recently there have been concerns about

retailers over-pricing goods before Christmas

day for making 'boxing day' sales seem moreimpressive


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Where does the name Boxing Day come

from?

The name of the day goes back tomedieval times, more than 800 yearsago, when alms boxes were placed at

the back of every church to collectmoney for the poor.

Boxing Day officially began in England

in the middle of the nineteen centuryunder the rule of Queen Victoria.


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Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way forthe upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to thoseof the lower classes.

Who was Saint Stephen?He was the first man to be killed for believing in theteachings of Jesus. He lived in Rome.

Some people claim that he shares this day with

another St Stephen, who came from Sweden. StStephen of Sweden is the patron saint of horses.Boxing Day has long been associated with outdoorsports, especially horse racing and hunting.


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Why the holiday is named Boxing Day?

The holiday is named Boxing Day because

the tradition of giving gifts of cash, food,

clothing and other goods to the less fortunate

were placed into boxes for easiertransportation. The goods were distributed

based on the family needs and their services

to the giver.


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How is Boxing Day celebrated?

The first is that centuries ago, on the day after

Christmas, members of the merchant class

would give boxes containing food and fruit,

clothing, and/or money to trades people andservants. The gifts were an expression of

gratitude much like when people receive

bonuses, from their employer, for a job well

done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gavethe holiday its name, "Boxing Day".


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The secondthought is that Boxing Day comes fromthe tradition of opening the alms boxes placed inchurches over the Christmas season. The contentsthere of which were distributed amongst the poor, by

the clergy, the day after Christmas.Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friendswith lots of food and sharing of friendship and love.Government buildings and small businesses are

closed but the malls are open and filled with peopleexchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmasgifts, cards, and decorations.


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To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive,

many businesses, organizations, and families

donate their time, services, and money to aid

Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, orthey may choose to help an individual family

that is in need.

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BOXING DAY

HUNTS


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Traditionally Boxing Day is a day for fox

hunting. Horse riders dressed in red and

white riding gear, accompanied by a number

of dogs called foxhounds; chase the foxthrough the countryside in the hope of tiring it

out.

Eventually the hunters hope the fox will be so

tired that the dogs will be able to catch it and

kill it.


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Many animal welfare campaigners object to fox

hunting saying it is cruel to kill a fox in this way,

while many proponents and participants view it

as a crucial part of rural history in England, vitalfor conservation, and a method of pest control.


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FAMILY TIME

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day

when families get together. It is a day of

watching sports and playing boardgames with the family.


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HUNTING OF THE WREN

It is unlucky to kill a wren on any day apart from

Boxing Day. Hunting of the Wren on Boxing Day

was once a popular activity in England.

Groups of young boys know as 'Wren boys' would

hunt a wren and then tie the dead bird to the top of

a pole, decorated with holly sprigs and ribbons.

With blackened faces, the group would sing at

houses in hopes for coins, gifts or food.


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"The wren, the wren, the king of all birdsOn St Stephen's Day was caught in the

furze,

We hunted him far and hunted him nearAnd found him under the bushes here.

Hurrah, my boys, hurrah!

Hurrah, my boys, hurrah!

Knock at the knocker and ring at the bell,

and give us a copper for singing so well."


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Those that gave money to the boys would

receive a feather from the wren as thanks. The

collected money was then used to host a village

dance.This odd ritual was not restricted to England. It

was prevalent in some continental countries on

Boxing Day as well as the Isle of Man, Wales

and Ireland.


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Where is Boxing Day celebrated?

Boxing Day is celebrated in :

Australia

Britain

New Zealand

Canada.


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APPENDIX

1) When is Boxing day?a) Day before Christmasb) Day after Christmasc) Two days after Christmas

2) Who were the boxes for?

a) Rich peopleb) Servantsc) Friends

3) What was in the boxes?a) Food

b) Moneyc) Both


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4. What meat does she usually

eat on Boxing day?

a) Turkey

b) Hamc) Chicken

5. What kind of races does she

watch?

a) Horseb) Car

c) Dog

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