What is the Boxing Day about? The origin of Boxing Day are steeped in mystery, but there are a number of theories as to how the day emanated and got christened. One suggestion is that the name comes from the centuries old tradition whereby churches would leave money boxes out for the poor on Christmas Day, before opening them on December 26. Another says that large sailing ships would carry a sealed box of coins on board for good luck. Upon the ship’s successful return, the box would be given to a church and the money handed to poor at Christmas. However, the best known theory states that Boxing Day is named after the practice of wealthy aristocrats giving boxes and gifts to their servants one day after Christmas. Traditionally, servants would work on Christmas Day but were given the next day off to spend with their families. As well as the UK, Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and some other Commonweal...