What is Boxers day and why is it celeberated ?
Traditionally an ‘Alms Box’ was placed in every church on Christmas Day (UK), into which worshippers placed a gift for the poor of the parish. These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas, which is why that day became know as Boxing Day. Many poorly paid workers were required to work on Christmas Day and took the following day off to visit their families. As they prepared to leave, their employers would present them with Christmas boxes. Also during the late 18th century, Lords and Ladies of the manor would “box up” their leftover food, or sometimes gifts and distribute them the day after Christmas to tenants who lived and worked on their lands. The tradition continues today in as much as householders give small gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting trades people. Schools across the country also gather together gifts to be put in Christmas Boxes to be sent to children in poorer countries.
