Boxing Day has been celebrated as a holiday in Britain since the 19th Century
Taking place on Monday, December 26, the holiday has been officially celebrated since 1871. It's often a very misconception among some people that Boxing Day gets its name from the sport of boxing or has something to do with boxes - which isn't entirely untrue.
They would also receive hand-selected presents from their masters as a way of showing gratitude for their services. The presents given would often be referred to as a 'Christmas box' which led to the day eventually being known as 'Boxing Day'.
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