The day after Christmas is Boxing Day, a holiday observed by a
large part of Europe and most of the former British Empire
-except for America, who broke away fairly early. Mental-floss
has a roundup of Boxing day facts for those who aren't familiar
with the customs of this odd holiday. Boxing Day is observed
every year on December 26. Before it took on its feistier name,
the holiday was known as St. Stephen’s Day. Many historians
think the holiday’s name is derived from the church practice of
opening alms boxes the day after Christmas and distributing
money to the poor. Historically, British employers followed the
church’s lead by sliding workers and servants gifts or cash on
December 26. Merchants tossed servants a few coins, too, for
bringing in a household’s business. And there's more. Who knows?
You may want to try out the traditions. Link (Image credit:
Flickr user rubyblossom)