Boxing Day
December twenty-sixth celebration
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, December 26th, observed as a public holiday in Britain, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries.
Traditionally a day when servants and tradespeople received gifts (boxes) from employers and customers.
Now primarily a day off work and a major shopping day: The Boxing Day sales start at 6 a.m.
Festive event marking occasion
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- CommonwealthAssociation of sovereign states
- bank holidayScheduled national day off
- public holidayOfficial day of rest
festivity · observance · annual · seasonal · yuletide · family · gathering · reunion
Revenue from goods moved
- discountsSubtractions from full price
- bargainsGoods at reduced prices
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- dealsAgreements or distributions
promotions · queues · doorbuster · retail · mall · crowds · early bird · markdowns
Field sport with goals
- Premier LeagueEngland's highest football division
- fixturesPermanently attached equipment
- test matchEvaluative competitive event
- cricketChirping legged insect
rugby · matchday · derby · stadium · tradition · fans · spectators · kickoff
Voluntary charitable gift
- givingTransferring to another
- church collectionDonations gathered during worship
- servantsHired household workers
- tipsExtras for servers
goodwill · generosity · philanthropy · volunteer · benevolence · gift-giving · tradition · gratitude
Precooked sliced meats
- hamCured pig thigh
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- bubble and squeakFried leftover vegetables, British
- reheatMake food steaming again
casserole · fridge · containers · Christmas pudding · stuffing · gravy · mince pies · second helpings
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- CommonwealthAssociation of sovereign states
- bank holidayScheduled national day off
public holiday · festivity · observance · annual · seasonal · yuletide · family · gathering · reunion · feast
sales
Revenue from goods moved
- discountsSubtractions from full price
- bargainsGoods at reduced prices
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
deals · promotions · queues · doorbuster · retail · mall · crowds · early bird · markdowns · shopping spree
football
Field sport with goals
- Premier LeagueEngland's highest football division
- fixturesPermanently attached equipment
- test matchEvaluative competitive event
cricket · rugby · matchday · derby · stadium · tradition · fans · spectators · kickoff · scheduling
donation
Voluntary charitable gift
- givingTransferring to another
- church collectionDonations gathered during worship
- servantsHired household workers
tips · goodwill · generosity · philanthropy · volunteer · benevolence · gift-giving · tradition · gratitude · sharing
cold cuts
Precooked sliced meats
- hamCured pig thigh
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- bubble and squeakFried leftover vegetables, British
reheat · casserole · fridge · containers · Christmas pudding · stuffing · gravy · mince pies · second helpings
rest
Cessation of activity
family time · unwinding · lazy day · respite · quiet · comfort · pajamas · couch · films · board games
- British occasionsChristmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, New Year's Day, Bonfire Night
- European HolidaysChristmas, Easter Monday, Good Friday, New Year, Epiphany
- observancesholidays, holy days, commemorations, anniversaries, Remembrance Day
- British Folklorefairy, fairies, pixie, pixies, brownie
- CanadianaCanadian, Canadian flag, maple syrup, maple leaf, beaver
- church calendarAdvent, Easter Sunday, Lent, Christmas, Pentecost
Boxing DayBlack Friday
Major retail discount day
Thanksgiving · Fourth of July · Independence Day · Labor Day · Memorial Day
box, boxes, boxer, boxed, sandbox, boxers, jukebox, inbox, matchbox