There are two major theories for where the holiday began. Some believe that Boxing Day began with churches collecting alms boxes of parishioners' donated money, according to Britannica.

Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Since Boxing Day is a public holiday in the countries where it is celebrated, most people have the day off from work and school. Families will gather together for meals, relax at home, attend ...

Since Boxing Day is a public holiday in the countries where it is celebrated, most people have the day off from work and school. Families will gather together for meals, relax at home, attend ...

The origin of the name has varied, with some believing it started when churches would leave alms boxes to collect donations for those less fortunate. Others say Boxing Day started when employers ...

Published December 25, 2023•Updated on December 26, 2023 at 11:44 am BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc.

The exact origin of Boxing Day is unclear, according to the Associated Press. Some believe it comes from the alms boxes churches put out to collect donations for the less fortunate.

Published December 25, 2023 • Updated on December 26, 2023 at 1:44 pm ...

Published December 25, 2023•Updated on December 26, 2023 at 11:44 am BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc.

There are two major theories for where the holiday began. Some believe that Boxing Day began with churches collecting alms boxes of parishioners' donated money, according to Britannica.

The exact origin of Boxing Day is unclear, according to the Associated Press. Some believe it comes from the alms boxes churches put out to collect donations for the less fortunate.