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What do you wear to a Boxing Day party?

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Boxing Day is typically much more informal than Christmas. Casual wear is usually acceptable.

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Someone having a Boxing Day party, do I need to bring something?

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Check with the host or other guests for a consensus. Many Boxing Day meals are made up of leftovers from the Christmas feast, and depending on how much the host has left, they may appreciate yours, too.

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Why doesn't the USA participate in Boxing Day? After all, aren't we looked at as the generous country to those less fortunate?

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Although Boxing Day's roots extend far back in British history, it didn't become an official holiday in the UK until 1871, almost a hundred years after the American Revolution. By that time, the USA had already begun celebrating Thanksgiving, which is similar in many ways.

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What kind of music should be played?

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Christmas music is usually played a couple days after the holiday, so traditionally, Christmas music.

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Is Boxing Day celebrated in the United States?

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No, Boxing Day is not traditionally celebrated in America, but Canada, the UK, and Australia, celebrate the holiday.

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Why do they call it Boxing Day?

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Originally, Boxing Day was a way for peasants to receive gifts from their ‘masters’. The gifts were traditionally small presents, bonuses, or leftover food.

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Why is it called Boxing Day if there is no boxing?

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In this case, "boxing" does not refer to the sport of boxing. The origin of the term is unclear, but it may have to do with leaving donations for the poor in churches' alms boxes. Wikipedia has further information.

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