So, today is known as Boxing Day in Canada and in many other countries that have a British influence in their history. Boxing day’s history is rooted in a day off work after Christmas for those that had to serve their bosses.
Essentially, the lords of the manor gave “boxes” filled with gifts, money and Christmas leftovers to their employees as a thank you for their service over the year. Alternatively, some believe that the name comes from the distribution, to the needy, of the proceeds from church collection boxes on December 26. Read more about it HERE.