What Is Boxing Day In England. Boxing day is a time to spend with family or friends usually those not seen on christmas day itself. Boxing day is a holiday celebrated the day after christmas day thus being the second day of christmastide.
In recent times the day has. Traditional foxhunting was modified in 2005 after the enactment of legislation in england and wales that. Activities on boxing day.
In modern times it is an important day for sporting events and the start of the post christmas sales.
In scotland boxing day was not a national holiday until the late 20th century. While the exact origins of the holiday are obscure it is likely that boxing day began in england during the middle ages. Boxing day is the 26th of december and is a national holiday in the uk and ireland. Traditionally it was a day when employers distributed money food cloth material or other valuable goods to their employees.