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Boxing Day, and other differences from our neighbours

Summary by Winnipeg Free Press

Welcome to Boxing Day, that odd little holiday that’s often more like a post-Christmas landing strip than anything else. If you’re lucky, you’ve got the day off —if you do, […]

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Edmonton Journal

Boxing Day may not be like it used to, but some Edmontonians still love the tradition

The deals may not be what they once were but some Edmontonians continue to find themselves back at the mall every year for Boxing Day.

2 months ago·Edmonton, Canada

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CBS News

What is Boxing Day? Everything about the origin and traditions of the holiday – englishtimes.uk

Boxing Day, a traditionally British holiday recognized the day after Christmas, offers an extension of the festivities. In countries like Canada, the United Kingdom and South Africa, people spend an extra day with friends, shopping or watching sports. Andrew McLean and his wife moved to the United States from Manchester almost 25 years ago. They have taken the holiday celebrations across the pond with them and host a Boxing Day party every year.

2 months ago

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India TV News

Boxing Day: What is it and why it is celebrated a day after Christmas?

Boxing Day is celebrated a day after Christmas Day, i.e., on December 26. This year, Boxing Day will be celebrated on Thursday. It is an annual custom that began in the United Kingdom in the 19th century under Queen Victoria. While Christmas commemorates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, Boxing Day is meant for gifting to underprivileged people. What is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is meant for giving gifts, money and donations to the people in n…

2 months ago·India

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Winnipeg Free Press

Boxing Day, and other differences from our neighbours

Welcome to Boxing Day, that odd little holiday that’s often more like a post-Christmas landing strip than anything else. If you’re lucky, you’ve got the day off —if you do, […]

2 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Burlington Gazette - Local News, Politics, Community…

Boxing day has a long history; one that we do not share with our neighbours to the south.

By Pepper Parr December 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Let us not rush back into the real world quite yet. Christmas was festive, fun, and family – the day after has become a holiday with a quain…

2 months ago

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News Talk 94.1/AM 1600

What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration’s origin and traditions

Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada. Source The post What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration’s origin and traditions appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

2 months ago

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