What day is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day always falls on December 26, the day after Christmas. It is a traditional holiday celebrated in England and several other countries, originally celebrating generosity and solidarity.
What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a traditional holiday celebrated on December 26, especially in England and other British-influenced countries. It originally meant giving gifts to those less fortunate and is often associated with sporting events and shop sales in modern times.
Meaning of Boxing Day
the word “boxing” in the name of Boxing Day does not refer to a boxing match, but rather to the old English custom of ‘boxing’. On this day, rich families give boxes of money, food and clothes to servants, merchants and poor people as a sign of gratitude and generosity. It is a way to honor those who have cared for them at Christmas.
Premier League football on Boxing Day 2023
On Boxing Day, the English Premier League football competition traditionally provides exciting spectacle, with all teams playing matches on December 26. Fans fill stadiums and watch this traditional sporting event on television, and it is an important part of British football culture during the festive season. Following are the Boxing Day matches in the Premier League:
| Date and time | At home | Go out |
|---|---|---|
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Sheffield United | Luton City |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Burnley | Liverpool |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Armory | West Ham United |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Brentford | Wolverhampton (Wolves) |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Everton | Manchester City |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Chelsea | Crystal Palace |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Newcastle United | Nottingham Forest |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Manchester United | Aston Villa |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Bournemouth | Fulham |
| 12-26 | at 16.00 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Tottenham Hotspur |
Is Boxing Day also in the Netherlands?
Boxing Day is not an official holiday in the Netherlands. This is primarily an English tradition. Although some Dutch people may have heard of Boxing Day, Boxing Day is not widely celebrated and has no special meaning in Dutch culture. Boxing Day falls on the same day as Boxing Day, which is a holiday and public holiday in the Netherlands.
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