A Modern, Thriving Society
What is "Boxing Day"?
AA public holiday set aside specifically for watching live televised boxing matches
BThe day when all Christmas decorations are traditionally taken down and stored away
CThe day when Christmas gift boxes are traditionally and ceremonially opened
DThe day after Christmas Day (26 December), a public holiday in the UK ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The day after Christmas Day (26 December), a public holiday in the UK.
Boxing Day is 26 December, the day after Christmas Day. It is a public holiday in the UK. The name may come from the tradition of giving gift boxes to servants or the poor.
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