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By Judy Ramsook
Dec. 26, 2004 This is for the many curious readers who want the answer to this burning question: 'What is Boxing Day?' Celebrated the day after Christmas, it is a British holiday (not celebrated in the US) that started over eight hundred years ago, back in medieval times when servants who worked on Christmas Day took the following day, Boxing Day off. But before leaving to spend time with their loved ones, the employers of these servants would present them with boxed gifts or Christmas boxes. Later it became also known as the day the rich gave gifts to the poor; as a form of charity, a tradition that is still being perpetuated. Actually, it is quite customary for residents to give small gifts to the postman (mailman), milkman, paper boy and so on. In addition, in some places of employment, some employers give Christmas bonuses to their employees on this day. Other than this reason, it is also a day on which family members or friends visit each other, especially if they spent Christmas Day with their own families. Enjoy, and have a safe Boxing Day! SOURCE: www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/boxingday.html ------------ About the author Judy Ramsook: My first book titled: "Karen's Adventure" which is about two young girls who go in search of their missing parents, is now available. I was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, then in the mid eighties I came to the US where I attended San Antonio College and The University Of Texas At San Antonio. Visit: http://www.authorsden.com/judyramsook www.publishedauthors.net/g2rdy Email: j2rdy@hotmail.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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