What is Boxing Day Celebrated For? | Why is it Called Boxing Day?

In this video, we take a look at what Boxing Day is and why we celebrate the day after Christmas. We take a look at some of the fun celebrations that take place during the day and the origins of Boxing Day.
If you're looking to learn more about Boxing Day and why we call it Boxing Day, be sure to watch this video! We'll share with you everything you need to know about Boxing Day!
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0:00 What is Boxing Day?
0:16 Boxing Day in the UK
0:35 What is Wrens Day in Ireland?
0:51 How Boxing Day started
1:32 What is St. Stephen’s Day?
1:45 Why do you think it is called Boxing Day?

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Years ago I learned that Boxing Day referred, in the 17-18th centuries, to the day when visitors to your home at Christmas - who had travelled quite far in coaches loaded with their boxes and belongings - had to re-box up their things and fix them onto the coach roof prior to setting off home again.