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The Day After Christmas Had a Purpose (Boxing Day)
December 26 is known in much of the English-speaking world as Boxing Day. The name has nothing to do with sport. Instead, it traces back to centuries-old traditions of giving: church alms boxes opened for the poor, and servants receiving boxes of gifts or money from employers after working on Christmas Day.
The holiday reflects a quieter side of history, one shaped by class divisions and obligation. Servants often traveled home on December 26, carrying their boxes with them. Over time, the day evolved into a public holiday across the British Empire, retaining its charitable roots even as modern customs shifted toward shopping, sport, and rest.
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