Is Boxing Day about giving presents or has it got a different meaning?

Why do people in Britain call the day after Christmas 'Boxing Day'?   Shan Shan, Guang Xi

Britain is one of the few English speaking countries that call the day after Christmas 'Boxing Day'.

Where does the name come from? What do people do on Boxing Day? Well, we talked to some British people in London and they came up with very interesting answers.

Listen to Lily's report. Afterwards you can try our quiz to check your understanding.

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