DizRotus Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 . . . especially to the Canadian members of the forum. Now, if only I knew what Boxing Day is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I'm sure they'll be keen to tell you. Although it's really an english thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 It's very much like the US's black Friday... Unless you want to wait outside at 4-5am to try and pick up a loss leader, I personally don't feel it worth braving the CROWDS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 The idea: There seems to be two theories on the origin of Boxing Day and why it is celebrated. The first is that centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude much like when people receive bonuses, from their employer, for a job well done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day". The second thought is that Boxing Day comes from the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents thereof which were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas. Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open and filled with people exchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmas gifts, cards, and decorations. To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to help an individual family that is in need. What a great extension of the Christmas holiday spirit. You might consider making this holiday a tradition in your family. No matter where you live the simple principle of giving to others less fortunate than yourself can be put into practice. The reality: In Canada,[7] New Zealand, the United Kingdom,[8] and some states of Australia,[9] Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday, much as the United States treats the Friday after Thanksgiving. It is a time where shops have sales, often with dramatic price decreases. For many merchants, Boxing Day has become the day of the year with the greatest revenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 [Y][Y][Y] Boxing Day to all of our Canadian brethren!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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