| Dec 26, 2006 @ 3:29 AM |
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chinabull2000
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Here in England we call it Boxing Day today. This originated back in "the olden days" when monarchial reps used to walk the streets giving out little boxes of gifts to the "peasants".
What do you guys call today in your part of the world... and why?
P.S. Happy Boxing Day everyone!!
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 3:32 AM |
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keeno
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well china here in america we call the day after christmas.....
the biggest shopping day of the year, kind of sad huh? 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 3:34 AM |
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beckyiv42000
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HMM this year we'd call it TUESDAY!!! 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 3:41 AM |
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chinabull2000
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the biggest shopping day of the year, kind of sad huh? It's a big shopping day here too, although this year maybe not quite so big because many high street stores actually had sales BEFORE Christmas this year!!
HMM this year we'd call it TUESDAY Cool, same here too, funnily enough. 
It the Netherlands they call it the Second Christmas Day. Cheaters, they always want two of everything!! 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 5:48 AM |
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luvmycats
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Thanks China, I have always wondered what Boxing Day is. 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:10 AM |
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Luckygem
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Happy Boxing Day to you china....................and Happy Day after Christmas to everyone else...... 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:23 AM |
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chinabull2000
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Thanks China, I have always wondered what Boxing Day is I would estimate that more than 70% of us over here don't even know the origins of Boxing Day luvs!!
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:26 AM |
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willsmalto
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china, here in china LOL, funny and weird as it is, its called school and working day cos people have to go to school and work respectively...I just cooked that up cos I ain't no chinese but it must be what these guys(chinese) call it....they work even on christmas day, duh!
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:26 AM |
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luvmycats
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I would estimate that more than 70% of us over here don't even know the origins of Boxing Day luvs!!
Well that makes me feel better. I was embarrased for sounding so dumb.
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:28 AM |
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mailorderannie
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See what an educational place MD is? I love it!
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:30 AM |
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chinabull2000
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they work even on christmas day, duh It's the same in Holland Wills, I remember working on all the holiday days over there, mainly becaus I used to get triple-pay plus an extra days holiday!
I was embarrased for sounding so dumb I actually only found out the origins of it last year luvs!!
See what an educational place MD is? I love it! Spot on Annie! 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 6:43 AM |
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twotall911
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whats that song===its just another day 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 7:32 AM |
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fayblack
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Barbados is a former British colony so today is called Boxing Day for me too. And I didn't know why it was called that until you explained it either ...
Happy Boxing Day to you China, Happy Day after Christmas to everyone else ... oh and Happy Tuesday to you Becky!!
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 7:51 AM |
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luvmycats
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Another question China, and/or Fay. What do you do to celebrate Boxing Day? Do you still give presents to the less fortunate?
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 7:54 AM |
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fayblack
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Luvs, giving gifts to the less fortunate is not done on an official level here like back in the days China wrote about, but many organisations/churches have "adopted" certain areas or shelters etc to make sure that those who really don't have much still feel the love of the season and know that they are not forgotten.
Oh and all of the shops are closed here in Barbados today, no big sales ....
Edited to add:
China do you have anything else to add? 
[Edited on 12/26/2006 8:00 AM]
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 10:24 AM |
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chinabull2000
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Fay's right about the charity issues.... there are many people here that will go and help out with the homeless on Boxing Day, as it generally a day of either rest, sale-shopping and/or playing wth Christmas gifts... its a good day for it for those who don't have families at home.
Nothing else to add.
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 10:41 AM |
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DoorWatcher
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I think the Day After Christmas should be an official holiday too...like maybe Lived Through It Day. Made It Another Year Day....Digest Day....whatever. Then maybe it wouldn't be such a sudden  after that one day of the year.
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 10:43 AM |
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encorrgbl
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Thanks for the info on boxing day! Very nice indeed. Always, for some odd reason, thought that had something to do with the 'Boxer rebellion.'
Hey, don't ask me why, just some cross connection in the cabling upstairs!
We have Dyngus (or spelled Dingus) day here in my area after Easter:
http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/dyngusday.htm
(Just posting that to stay in the spirit of sharing information and keeping MD eductiaonal!)
Happy first day of the rest of our lives!
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 11:51 AM |
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julia143
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Happy boxing Day China....
I got my gloves on...how's about you? 
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| Dec 26, 2006 @ 11:55 AM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Happy first day of the rest of our lives!
I posted the topic on our inhouse chat channel today -
Welcome to the morning after...
(Everybody seems to feel hung over, even if we didn't drink).
Next topic will be:
The gods too are fond of a joke. - Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)
You can tell I work in a strange office.
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