staggs65
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what is boxing day?
Cooper0809
New member
Boxing day is the day after Christmas day and most items at stores go down significantly in price. I don't go out on boxing day anymore unless I absolutely need something. too many crazy people all jammed into one place. people line up for hours before stores open, not to mention the really crazy people who camp out overnight!
bluemonster1
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day after xmas where humans go out and slug it out for the slashed prices on everything you can think of..and it does get pushy and nasty.Only done this once in my life and never again... 
bluemonster1
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my wife told me it started in England and the tradition stuck.It is similar to your Black Friday.Stores slash prices on items to sell them out to make room for the new stock,new arrivals to come in..still recommend bringing your boxing gloves and a big stick..can get hairy out there in the line ups..... 
hairy ..
hairy ..
staggs65
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OK, I had never heard the term until chilli mentioned it in a recent post. then I heard something about it on the radio today but didnt catch enough of it to hear what it was. Figured my Canadian fellow TY'ers could fill me in.
bluemonster1
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just for you staggs..
put on your reading glass's and read on Jeff
When is it?
December 26th, Boxing Day takes place on December 26th or the following Monday if December 26 falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Where did it come from?
Boxing Day began in England, in the middle of the nineteenth century, under Queen Victoria. Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way for the upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to those of the lower classes.
Where is Boxing Day celebrated?
Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and Canada.
How is Boxing Day celebrated?
There seems to be two theories on the origin of Boxing Day and why it is celebrated. The first is that centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude much like when people receive bonuses, from their employer, for a job well done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day".
The second thought is that Boxing Day comes from the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents thereof which were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.
Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open and filled with people exchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmas gifts, cards, and decorations.
To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to help an individual family that is in need.
What a great extension of the Christmas holiday spirit. You might consider making this holiday a tradition in your family. No matter where you live the simple principle of giving to others less fortunate than yourself can be put into practice.
Visit Education World for a great idea on how to incorporate Boxing Day in the classroom.
put on your reading glass's and read on Jeff
When is it?
December 26th, Boxing Day takes place on December 26th or the following Monday if December 26 falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Where did it come from?
Boxing Day began in England, in the middle of the nineteenth century, under Queen Victoria. Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, was a way for the upper class to give gifts of cash, or other goods, to those of the lower classes.
Where is Boxing Day celebrated?
Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and Canada.
How is Boxing Day celebrated?
There seems to be two theories on the origin of Boxing Day and why it is celebrated. The first is that centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude much like when people receive bonuses, from their employer, for a job well done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day".
The second thought is that Boxing Day comes from the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents thereof which were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.
Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open and filled with people exchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmas gifts, cards, and decorations.
To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to help an individual family that is in need.
What a great extension of the Christmas holiday spirit. You might consider making this holiday a tradition in your family. No matter where you live the simple principle of giving to others less fortunate than yourself can be put into practice.
Visit Education World for a great idea on how to incorporate Boxing Day in the classroom.
bluemonster1
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sorry for the posts on this,that is all I can recall from memory to be exact..lol
staggs65
Moderator
lol, thanks for the info Dougbluemonster1 said:
bluemonster1
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and a Happy New Year to you.........
That's pretty cool! I never knew what it was about. 
you rock Mr. Monster of Blue...
you rock Mr. Monster of Blue...
bluemonster1
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thankya!! You are from Illinois I see.I just learned I have a long lost cousin of mine that lives in Illinois,we chatted xmas eve thru facebook.Kinda cool.And her 2 sons live in San Diego, California.And her twin sister's daughter live's in St.Louis..small world.We are all connected some how..
Wow. How did they find their way down here to no snow land? Does she live near Chicago? That's pretty wild how so many of us are connected in some form. I've met folks who know some of my closest buddies and I never met them until recently. Just goes to show...
bluemonster1
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she lives in the countryside around Decatur,Illinois. But told me that they could have a buyer for their house this week and they will then buy a motor home and become vagabonds and travel out West...to visit friends and family.