We’re in London’s West End for Boxing Day, a holiday that originated in the UK. It’s said the event takes its name from the historic practice of employers giving their servants and tradespeople boxes of gifts on the day after Christmas (since the servants had to work on Christmas Day). These days, the holiday shopping deals rival those on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, particularly in the UK, Australia, and Canada, but increasingly in other countries as well. Are you celebrating Boxing Day?
Boxing Day—a shopper’s delight
Today in History
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Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
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A path lain with petals
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National Fossil Day
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Joan charges Riverside Park
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The Tour de France begins
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A keel-billed toucan in Costa Rica
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The Zugspitze: Germany s highest point
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Honoring those who served
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World Meteorological Day
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A palace for the public
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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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Tasmans Arch, Tasmania, Australia
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An enduring vision
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The wild heart of Tasmania
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St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights, Michigan
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There’s treasure in them thar hills
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Three Natural Bridges, Wulong Karst, China
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Park of the Monsters, Bomarzo, Italy
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Apples ready for harvest in Minnesota
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Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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A monster view in Scotland
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Milford Sound/Piopiotahi rainforest in New Zealand
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Getting to the bottom of the underwater waterfall
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World-class art comes to Arkansas
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Observing World Braille Day in Bavaria
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Dashing through the snow
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Day
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Merry Christmas
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The Wall for Peace
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