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I hope you had a great Christmas. Now, what better day to explain Boxing Day, than on Boxing Day? Right, listen up kids, here's why:
Now you know. More about this, here:
Boxing Day got its name when Queen Victoria was on the throne in the 1800s and has nothing to do with the sport of boxing.
The name comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor.
Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants - a day when they received a special Christmas box from their masters.
The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give Christmas boxes to their families.
Now you know. More about this, here:
Why is it called Boxing Day? - CBBC Newsround
Ever wondered how Boxing Day got its name? Find out everything you need to know about the day after Christmas.
www.bbc.co.uk