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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

Box′ing Day′,

(in Britain) the first weekday after Christmas, when Christmas gifts or boxes are given to employees, letter carriers, etc.

1825–35

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

Boxing Day

the first day (traditionally and strictly, the first weekday) after Christmas, observed as a holiday

Etymology: 19th Century: from the custom of giving Christmas boxes to tradesmen and staff on this day

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