Learn About Boxing Day

Boxing Day is a little different as you travel around the world. Check out this cool video to learn more about the unique history of Boxing Day!

Boxing day is generally embraced by places that were settled by the British Commonwealth.

It is believed that Boxing Day originated because the servants of wealthy families typically had to work on Christmas Day.

For their services, they were usually presented with gift boxes at the end of Christmas Day, and they were allowed to take the next day off work to spend with their own families.

This animation by Welcome to Berg. breaks down the history of boxing day in a kid-friendly way!

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