Did you know? Interesting facts about Boxing Day
Boxing Day is usually celebrated as a time of love and peace but no one knows the origin of this name.
The Day of Goodwill is a national public holiday on the South African calendar and it is celebrated every year on December 26, the day after Christmas. The holiday is also known as Boxing Day.
The Day of Goodwill is celebrated as a time of love and peace for everyone in the country but did you know the following:
1. The origin of the name “Boxing Day” is unknown, but two theories exist
Church practice of opening alms boxes to distribute money to the poor. Wealthy British families give servants a day off with a box of leftovers.
2. This is the biggest shopping day
One of the top 5 shopping days, though online shopping has reduced in-store spending.
3. No boxing involved
Despite its name, Boxing Day in South Africa and other countries doesn’t involve boxing matches.
4. Other countries do take the name more literally
Some former British colonies celebrate this day with boxing events.
