Significance Of Boxing Day To Christians
Boxing Day is observed annually on December 26 in a few nations, especially those with historical ties to the UK and some European nations.It is observed a day following Christmas.
Spain’s Irish and Catalan areas also observe Saint Stephen’s Day on this day, which has religious connotations.
And every time December 26 happens on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is declared a public holiday, much like this year’s Christmas, which also falls on a weekend.
BOXING DAY HISTORY:
Back in time, alms were given to those in need on Boxing Day. Employees who were required to serve their masters on Christmas Day but allowed to see their families the next day received boxes containing gifts, bonuses, and leftover food from their employers.
WHY IS IT CALLED BOXING DAY?
Churches typically install money collecting boxes for the needy on Boxing Day or the day following Christmas. Another hypothesis holds that it was a day off for wealthy people’s servants, as well as a day when their employers handed them a special Christmas box. On Boxing Day, a Christmas box would also be handed to the servants’ families.
Boxing Day is typically spent with family and friends, especially those who were unable to join us for Christmas. Boxing Day is regarded as a shopping holiday with discounted pricing for Boxing Day deals, similar to Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving in the United States.
