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Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day or Wren's Day, is one of the nicest traditions of the holiday season. This ancient celebration was modernized when the Victorian gentry set aside a day for servants to return home to their families, and to give gifts and money to the poor. This spirit of sharing continues today... with some sporting events and shopping added!

Boxing Day sales are a great way to catch some great bargains as shops clear out excess merchandise remaining from the Christmas shopping season. Just be careful when shopping - many sale items cannot be returned and with long lines, impulse buying as you wait is a habit that merchants count on...

If you live in Canada, the UK...or any of the Commonwealth countries, leave the boxing gloves home and be prepared for crowds of crazed shoppers. By some accounts one out of every twenty people in Great Britian will be in a store waiting in a queue with you...

also see -> After Christmas Sales

Boxing Day E-Cards - Surprise your friends with a special card for boxing day in their e-mail box.

Happy Boxing Day - A little history mixed with current information from Elaine - who shares her own family traditions.

Myths or Facts on Boxing Day - A charming and complete coverage of the mix of tales that make up the history of Boxing Day from an island near Belize... visit the rest of the site if you are in need of some warm weather thoughts!.

Info Please - Boxing Day - Nicely formatted information with links to British bank holidays - because Boxing Day is one!

Kidz World Explains Boxing Day - A bit busy and with sound effects that are hopefully not meant to sound like whoopi cushions, the article on Boxing Day is good... and you'll be chuckling at the rest.

How to Celebrate Boxing Day - From eHow.com, with visitor suggestions for keeping it relaxed and low-key...except for the shopping, of course.

Warn.co UK - A guide to the best sales to help you take advantage of online savings.

also see in Holidays -> Junkanoo