Uncover the Fascinating History of Boxing Day 🇬🇧

The History of , Boxing Day .<br />Relatively unknown in the U.S., <br />Boxing Day is a bank holiday in the U.K. <br />and countries throughout the British <br />Commonwealth, including Canada and Australia.<br />The day has evolved into one <br />popularly devoted to post-Christmas <br />shopping, but its origins remain a bit blurry.<br />The term Boxing Day first appeared<br />in print in 1833. Four years later,<br />Charles Dickens would make reference<br />to it in 'The Pickwick Papers.'.<br />The day and its name could have arisen<br />from the "Christmas boxes" often given to <br />servants by their lords, the day after the holiday. .<br />These boxes were essentially <br />holiday bonuses, including leftovers <br />from Christmas dinner or small <br />gifts and money.<br />Boxing Day may have also<br />originated from the Dec. 26 distribution <br />of donations collected in church alms boxes.<br />In addition to shopping, <br />Boxing Day is also a popular <br />day to watch soccer or cricket <br />and spend time with friends