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Numerous explanations for Boxing Day have been proffered, but the [[Oxford Dictionary]] lists it as being "from the former custom of giving tradespeople a Christmas box on this day".<ref>[http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/boxingday?view=uk Boxing Day] on AskOxford.com</ref> | Numerous explanations for Boxing Day have been proffered, but the [[Oxford Dictionary]] lists it as being "from the former custom of giving tradespeople a Christmas box on this day".<ref>[http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/boxingday?view=uk Boxing Day] on AskOxford.com</ref> | ||
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| + | Other participants of Boxing Day believe it to be the day the universe was unpacked from a Box by an ethereal being named Kevin. Much like the pastafarian religion (The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster), it is a false pagan belief. | ||
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Revision as of 14:23, December 20, 2017
Boxing Day is a public holiday held on the day after Christmas in a number of countries which were formerly part of the British Empire, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
Numerous explanations for Boxing Day have been proffered, but the Oxford Dictionary lists it as being "from the former custom of giving tradespeople a Christmas box on this day".[1]
Other participants of Boxing Day believe it to be the day the universe was unpacked from a Box by an ethereal being named Kevin. Much like the pastafarian religion (The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster), it is a false pagan belief.
References
- ↑ Boxing Day on AskOxford.com