Why December 26 is called Boxing Day - and where the name came from
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukBoxing Day has become an essential part of the Christmas holidays in the UK. From spending time with family, to eating left-over turkey in sandwiches, bargain hunting in the shops and going to the football - December 26th has become a favoured festive tradition.
But where did the name come from? It has nothing to do with the sport - and many think it actually originated in the time of Queen Victoria.
Boxing Day is steeped in charitable tradition. During the reign of Queen Victoria, charitable boxes – collections of money – would have been given out at the doors of churches to the needy.
It was also traditionally a day off for servants - who would receive a special Christmas box of treats from their masters on Boxing Day.
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