If you thought Boxing Day had anything to do with boxing, you are very wrong. Although Boxing Day is popular because the Premier League holds matches the day after Christmas and many call it Boxing Day week, however, the origin and philosophy of Boxing Day is not about football. Let’s see the history!
The Beginning of Boxing Day
Boxing Day is celebrated the day after Christmas, December 26. This celebration was first held in the 19th century in England, precisely during the reign of Queen Victoria. This celebration is to appreciate those who continue to work on Christmas Day, besides Boxing Day is a form of gratitude from the masters to the servants who have worked hard for the past year.
Usually the employers in addition to giving a day off also give gifts wrapped in boxes. The British call the box as Boxing so the term Boxing Day arose.
However, other sources say that Boxing Day began with church activities in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Republic of Ireland. The church has an important role to play by collecting donations from the congregation. Donations collected will be put in a box and will be opened at Christmas.
This was done to commemorate Saint Stephen’s Day, who is known as a philanthropist.
According to European historical sources, the culture of giving holidays and gifts to people in need dates back long before the reign of Queen Victoria in England. In 1663, on December 19, a sailor and politician Samuel Pepys wrote in his diary Diary of Samuel Pepys that the masters would give holidays and gifts to fishermen who had been at sea all year round.
Boxing Day Culture
This celebration falls on 26 December, for the British people, Boxing Day is a tradition that is celebrated by gathering with family, friends, exchanging gifts or even watching a football match together.
Shops intentionally stay open and sell items with prizes at discounted prices.
Based on Premier League history records, the first Boxing Day match was held on December 26, 1860, at Sandygate Road, Sheffield which pitted Sheffield FC against Hallam FC.
The match between the two oldest clubs in the world was won by Sheffield FC with a score of 2-0.
In the era of modern football, Boxing Day often brings together two clubs that are close together or a city team (derby). This is so that away supporters and the team do not have to travel long distances because on Christmas day the train schedule is reduced.
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This celebration which is synonymous with gift giving, of course, requires a special gift to make a deep impression. Generally the British put extra money as well as shoes and clothes in boxes to give to their servants.
In addition to the gifts mentioned above, unique gifts can also be used as gifts for Boxing Day. One of the unique gifts is decorative lights.
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