10 things you need to know about Boxing Day ...

What is Boxing Day?:

How many times have I asked you - what is Boxing Day, or, why is it called Boxing Day? Merged topics and I hope that, like me, you will find the answers to interesting then. But first I have to say; has nothing to do with the sport of boxing.

Of course, it starts with our greed in the UK and Ireland for a longer stay; is not enough for us to have Christmas parties, we have called for another day Boxing Day added. The day is a national holiday and the other to spend with family and friends and eat leftovers. However, its origins are in the history and tradition.

Why is it called Boxing Day:

Arguments abound about the origin of Boxing Day name, all the answers are relevant here, so it might all of them.

• A Christmas Box "in the UK is a name for a Christmas present.
• Boxing Day was a day for employees and when he received a Master "Christmas Box". Officials would go home to give 'Christmas Boxes "for their families.
• A box to collect money for the poor has been placed in the churches on Christmas Day and then opened the next day.
• Tall ships sail when I was in a sealed box with silver on board for luck.If good trip was a success in the box was opened, where given to a priest at Christmas and contents to the poor.

When is Christmas?:

Boxing Day is 26 December and is a national holiday in the UK and Ireland.

Boxing Day activities:

Boxing Day is a time to be with family or friends, often those who have not seen the day of Christmas.

Lately, the day has become synonymous with sports. Horse racing is particularly popular with experienced across the country. Many teams also play on Boxing Day.

Boxing Day is also a time when the British showed their true eccentricity in all kinds of activities such as swimming stupid to participate in the English Channel - this is not the hottest place December 26th - Most of the races and charity events.

Activities Boxing Day - Fox Hunting:

By 2004, the hunt for Boxing Day is a traditional part of Boxing Day, but the ban on fox hunting is stopped hunting in the traditional sense. Hunters gather in glittering dress red dress hunting his hunting horn, but is now to hunt with dogs is not allowed in the right of foxes, dogs that are now artificially trails.

New Sport Boxing Day - Shopping:

Another "Sport" in recent years out is shopping. Unfortunately, what once was a day of relaxation and family time to see the start of the sale. Sale will be used to initiate post-New Year in January, but the desire to do some cheap shops and download language means much now begins the day after Christmas.

Boxing Day in Ireland:

Ireland, Boxing Day is known as "Boxing Day" and is famous for its "Wren Boys". Saint-Etienne was killed, allegedly stoned to death, faith in Jesus. In Ireland, Wren boys outside and stone to death while wrens with faces painted black to keep their catch, the tapping of the city on doors and asking for money. This barbaric act has ceased, but the children are and dress parade wrens at a time, but, but fundraising for charitable purposes.

The food and drinks on Boxing Day:

With guests often break more relaxed than Christmas for a snack and quick drink, eating and drinking on Boxing Day. Lunch is usually a buffet or Christmas dinner leftovers. Baked ham is a popular Boxing Day and of course meat beef with brandy butter or a piece of Christmas cake are almost mandatory.