Why is it called Boxing Day?

Hold up—what happens the day *after* Christmas? It's Boxing Day!
Mira and Finn are ready to uncover the mystery of this curious
holiday. Does it involve actual punching? (Spoiler: definitely
not!) Travel back 800 years to the Medieval Era where servants
finally got a day off and were given special 'boxes' filled with
goodies and treats! Churches also used this day to open up their
Alms Boxes—the money collected all year long—to help people who
were struggling. That’s right, this day is all about kindness and
giving!


But wait, why is this same day now famous for massive shopping
sales and watching intense sports like cricket or even (yikes!)
fox hunts? Join us as we track this British tradition from
old-fashioned gift boxes all the way across the world to
countries like Canada and Australia! Get ready for amazing
historical facts about charity, shopping chaos, and the weirdest
winter sports!