What is Boxing Day and how did the holiday get its name?
Boxing Day in Ireland
According to Almanac.com, Boxing Day in Ireland is also known as St. Stephen's Day after the saint who was a missionary in Sweden and had a fondness for animals -- in particular horses. The notes that for hundreds of years Dec. 26 has been the day to take your horse to church to be blessed in many countries.By the 21st century, Boxing Day closely resembles"Black Friday" since the day has now become associated with shopping and sporting events, namely those involving horses , according to Almanac.com.
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