I do - our best friends are from Canada and today is 'their day' to savor the past few days without work! I believe it originated in the UK though. Happy Boxing Day, Gloria! 

Thank you Gloria Valvasori, ASA for the information, now I know what Boxing Day is.

Yes, I know and appreciate getting a refresher on it each year. I first thought it had to do with fighting.

England

Having lived in London, I do know what Boxing Day is.

Thanks Gloria, now I know! Link is working!

Gloria Valvasori, ASA Boxing Day is celebrated in the UK. I will check your blog for its orgin.

Living a couple miles from the Canadian border with New Brunswick we know. We're related to those Canadian cousins. My Dad's mom was 100% Canadian. Carry over from England traditions.

I do, don't remember when I found out.  But it was back to work for me today.

Happy Boxing Day, Gloria

I do know about it.

Thanks for the link.

I have no clue!

Yes,

It is celebrated all over Europe.  A

Yes.

Canada does. Will not follow link.

Today is Boxing Day, , Dec 26th; traditionally celebrated in the UK. It was the day the servants got off since they had to work on Christmas Day.

Yes.  It's a european thing.  Sadly, has nothing to do with punching people.

your link doesn't work Gloria Valvasori, ASA 

Thank you, and nice to get explanations too!  

A regular event in real estate - step into the RE ring and count down the rounds to the closing. 

You bet - I have always celebrated it - and spent many years in London doing so!

I know this.

From Canada. I like shopping on boxing day( right after Christmas).

Yes I do, thanks for the enlightenment Gloria.

Of course, Gloria! 

I did not until I read your blog

I had no idea; however, thanks for sharing.