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Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen’s Day, is usually celebrated on the day after [[Celebrate Christmas|Christmas]] (December 26) in the United Kingdom and other countries with British roots. Although its origin is unclear, a popular theory is that it stems from the medieval practice of churches opening their collection boxes for the poor on this day, and so charity is an important theme to this holiday. Learn how you can incorporate this and other customs to celebrate a traditional Boxing Day. | Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen’s Day, is usually celebrated on the day after [[Celebrate Christmas|Christmas]] (December 26) in the United Kingdom and other countries with British roots. Although its origin is unclear, a popular theory is that it stems from the medieval practice of churches opening their collection boxes for the poor on this day, and so charity is an important theme to this holiday. Learn how you can incorporate this and other customs to celebrate a traditional Boxing Day. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
