 "image")
When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day. Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday.
When is Boxing Day
When Christmas day passes, the celebration continues in some countries. In the United Kingdom, as well as a number of other countries like Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada—Boxing Day is a bank holiday or public holiday that became official in 1871. Boxing Day is traditionally recognized on December 26, but if that day falls on a Saturday, the celebration moves to the following Monday. If December 26 is a Sunday, Boxing Day is observed on the following Tuesday.
Why is it called Boxing Day?
The term "Boxing Day" was first recorded in 1833, but the official origin of the name has never been determined. There are plenty of theories, which include:
The name is a reference to holiday gifts. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants and the day when they received a gift from their employer. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give gifts to their families.
The name is a reference to charity drives. A box to collect money for the poor traditionally and placed in Churches on Christmas day and opened the next day, or Boxing Day.
The name refers to a nautical tradition. When setting sail, ships would carry a sealed box containing money for good luck. If the voyage was a success, the box was given to a priest, opened at Christmas, and the contents then given to the poor.
Popular Boxing Day activities
For some people, Boxing Day is a time to spend with family or friends. Many people will gather for meals, spend time outside, or simply relax at home and enjoy the day off. Traditional Boxing Day food includes baked ham, pease pudding, and mince pies with brandy butter, along with a slice of Christmas cake or another dessert.
To some extent, Boxing Day is considered a shopping holiday, with stores offering reduced prices for Boxing Day sales, similar to Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the United States.
Additionally, Boxing Day has recently become synonymous with watching sports. A number of leagues in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland hold football and rugby matches, while Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are known for cricket matches on Boxing Day. Other sports that typically occur on Boxing Day include horse racing and ice hockey. Fox hunts are traditionally a part of Boxing Day activities; however, fox hunting with dogs was banned in the UK in 2004. Hunters still gather, dressed resplendently in red hunting coats to the sound of the hunting horn but now follow artificially laid trails.Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day
What is Boxing Day Test
Boxing day Test is a red ball cricket match played on December 26 (a day after Christmas). Traditionally, it is held at the Australia's iconic stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) which is located Victoria state.
The first Boxing Day Test was played at MCG during the 1974-75 Ashes series between Australia and England. In 1980, Melbourne Cricket Club and Cricket Australia secured the rights to begin a Test match every year on Boxing Day (Dec 26) at the MCG. Since then, Australia host a cricketing nation for a Test match on December 26. In 2020, Australia cricket team will host India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for Boxing Day Test.
Here are the latest news from Business Standard
Latest News
Konstas has created a lot of buzz in Australian domestic cricket and his Test debut at the expense of Nathan McSweeney has become quite an event.
IND vs AUS LIVE TOSS UPDATES: Captains Pat Cummins and Rohit Sharma will look to bat first after winning the toss
The live toss for the India vs Australia 4th test will take place at 4:30 AM IST. The AUS vs IND 4th test will begin at 5:00 AM IST in Melbourne.
Shastri added that Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is 'almost single-handedly' responsible for the visitors keeping the series levelled at 1-1.
There was Pat Cummins' wife Becky and Mitch Marsh's better half Greta, and they were seen enjoying some light moments along with their children.
The decision is aimed at addressing longstanding issues, including the underutilisation of the fund and significant delays in disbursing compensation to victims of industrial accidents
The steel ministry believes that a higher import duty, if implemented, could mitigate the adverse effects of a rise in cheaper imports of finished steel, particularly from China
The association's president, Atul Ganatra said that around 67 per cent of India's cotton is produced in rain-fed areas
"The increase in female member additions is indicative of a broader shift towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce"
Chawla will take over from Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth, who is holding the additional charge of Revenue Secretary
Export promotion requires consistent and open trade policy
Inflationary expectations among households for the coming year also reached 13.9 per cent in December, the highest level since the beginning of the year
It reveals a worrying surge in crush injuries among women, with cases increasing from 19 in 2019 to 321 in 2024
Sources said NDA leaders discussed the Congress' recent political attack on the ruling alliance and emphasised to speak in a united voice to counter fake narrative
CPSEs across categories employed a total of 1.5 million people in FY24, reflecting a growth of 2.05 per cent
But prepaid payment instrument cards grow on a smaller base
With the expected commissioning of train services in phases, the Railways has completed 255 kilometres of the 272-kilometre USBRL project, leaving only a small stretch between Katra and Reasi
Tax revenue is projected to rise 8.8 trillion yen from this year's initial estimate to a record 78.4 trillion yen, thanks in part to a recovery in corporate profits, according to the draft
In November 2024, the per tonne prices of flat steel products, both HRC (hot rolled) and CRC (cold rolled), stayed flat month-on-month (M-o-M) at Rs 48,000 and Rs 55,500
Lock-in returns for long-term with these plans from insurers
No More Data