Christmas in England

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What is Boxing Day?

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Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on December 26th in England, originally a day for giving to the less fortunate and for employers to give gifts to their servants.

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What were Boxing Day boxes for?

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Boxing Day boxes were for giving gifts and charity to servants and the less fortunate.

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How is Boxing Day celebrated today?

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Boxing Day is celebrated with shopping sales, sporting events, and family gatherings.

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Why did Boxing Day start?

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Boxing Day started as a day for giving to the less fortunate and for employers to give gifts to their servants.

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What are Christmas Crackers?

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Christmas Crackers are festive cardboard tubes that pop open to reveal a small gift, joke, and paper hat.

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What is the significance of Christmas Crackers in England?

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Christmas Crackers are a traditional part of Christmas celebrations in England, often used during Christmas dinner to add fun and entertainment.

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What types of gifts are typically found in Christmas Crackers?

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Christmas Crackers usually contain small toys, jokes, and paper hats.

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What is a common activity associated with Christmas Crackers?

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A common activity is pulling the crackers apart with a loud 'pop' to reveal the contents inside.

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What is the historical origin of Boxing Day?

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Boxing Day originated in the Middle Ages as a day for giving to the poor and for employers to reward their servants.

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What is a traditional food associated with Boxing Day?

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A traditional food associated with Boxing Day is leftover food from Christmas dinner.