Why the holidays are not over yet: the history and traditions of Boxing Day
27 december 2024 в 01:13
The holidays are not over yet, although for those who celebrate them, they will have to wait another year for Christmas to come again. The winter holidays were eventful this year, as many anticipated that some businesses would be closed on Christmas Eve due to a decree from President Joe Biden. According to his statement, «All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government will be closed, and their employees will be granted a day off on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the eve of Christmas», - as stated on the White House website.
As the holiday season approached, the 46th president shared during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony: «During this period of reflection and renewal, many of us will be singing 'O Holy Night.' The phrase in the song says: 'His law is love; His gospel is peace.' My wish for you and for the nation, now and always, is to continue to seek the light of freedom and love, kindness and compassion, dignity and decency».
People can continue to celebrate, now that Boxing Day has arrived! This day is not considered a holiday, but it is usually observed in the United Kingdom and Canada, where the origins of this holiday began.
To learn more about Boxing Day, Hollywood Life has gathered information about this special day below.
Boxing Day originated many years ago when the upper class would give gifts to servants, the poor, and other needy individuals. Some stores, such as major department stores, offer sales after Christmas in honor of Boxing Day. The United Kingdom and neighboring countries in Europe celebrate Boxing Day as a holiday.
Boxing Day falls on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the day after Christmas. Although this day is recognized as a federal holiday in some countries, it is not considered a federal holiday in the United States. Most Americans resume their regular workday immediately after Christmas.
The origin of the name Boxing Day comes from the tradition of packing leftovers in boxes to give to others on this holiday — hence the term «Boxing» in the name
As the holiday season approached, the 46th president shared during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony: «During this period of reflection and renewal, many of us will be singing 'O Holy Night.' The phrase in the song says: 'His law is love; His gospel is peace.' My wish for you and for the nation, now and always, is to continue to seek the light of freedom and love, kindness and compassion, dignity and decency».
People can continue to celebrate, now that Boxing Day has arrived! This day is not considered a holiday, but it is usually observed in the United Kingdom and Canada, where the origins of this holiday began.
To learn more about Boxing Day, Hollywood Life has gathered information about this special day below.
Boxing Day originated many years ago when the upper class would give gifts to servants, the poor, and other needy individuals. Some stores, such as major department stores, offer sales after Christmas in honor of Boxing Day. The United Kingdom and neighboring countries in Europe celebrate Boxing Day as a holiday.
Boxing Day falls on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the day after Christmas. Although this day is recognized as a federal holiday in some countries, it is not considered a federal holiday in the United States. Most Americans resume their regular workday immediately after Christmas.
The origin of the name Boxing Day comes from the tradition of packing leftovers in boxes to give to others on this holiday — hence the term «Boxing» in the name
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