From Quora - Lou Davis, Emergency Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator
Boxing Day is the 26th December and is a national holiday in the UK and Ireland.
Why is it Called Boxing Day:
Arguments abound on the origins of the name Boxing Day.
A ‘Christmas Box’ in Britain is a name for a Christmas present.
Boxing Day was a day off for servants and when they received a ‘Christmas Box’ from the master. The servants would also go home to give ‘Christmas Boxes’ to their families.
A box to collect money for the poor was placed in Churches on Christmas day then opened the next day.
Great sailing ships when setting sail would have a sealed box containing money on board for good luck.If the voyage were a success the box was given to a priest, opened at Christmas and the contents given to the poor.
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