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The main idea of this section of the text is Boxing Day. The first supporting idea is the question "When is Boxing Day?" Notice that these are headings in the text. They help to draw attention to the major sections in this chapter.
The details to explain when Boxing Day is are December 26th and the first weekday after the 26th.
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I. Boxing Day A. When is Boxing Day? 1. December 26 2. first Monday after December 26th
I. Boxing Day
A. When is Boxing Day? 1. December 26 2. first Monday after December 26th
A. When is Boxing Day?
1. December 26 2. first Monday after December 26th
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B. What is Boxing Day? 1. a holiday from work for people to travel or relax 2. gifts are placed in boxes and then given to service workers
B. What is Boxing Day?
1. a holiday from work for people to travel or relax 2. gifts are placed in boxes and then given to service workers
1. a holiday from work for people to travel or relax
2. gifts are placed in boxes and then given to service workers
C. What is the history of Boxing Day? 1. celebrated in many countries for centuries 2. sailors returned boxes after a safe journey 3. money and gifts inside went to the needy 4. workers were given holiday boxes by employers
C. What is the history of Boxing Day?
1. celebrated in many countries for centuries 2. sailors returned boxes after a safe journey 3. money and gifts inside went to the needy 4. workers were given holiday boxes by employers
1. celebrated in many countries for centuries
2. sailors returned boxes after a safe journey
3. money and gifts inside went to the needy
4. workers were given holiday boxes by employers
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Chapter One: Holidays Around the World
Some holidays are celebrated by people around the world. Others are specific to certain regions. In this chapter, we will discuss a number of holidays which may or may not be celebrated in your country.
Boxing Day
When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a British holiday that is usually celebrated on December 26th. However, the official date of the holiday is the first weekday after the 26th. Because it is a public holiday, many people do not work on Boxing Day. If the holiday falls on a weekend, most businesses are closed on Monday.
What is Boxing Day?
Some people use Boxing Day to enjoy activities with family and friends, to travel, or to relax. For those who celebrate a traditional Boxing Day, holiday gifts are placed into boxes. On the 26th, the boxes are opened. The gifts inside are then shared with the poor. Boxing Day gifts are often given to service workers, such as those who work for the post office.
What is the history of Boxing Day?
This holiday has been celebrated in countries such as England, Ireland, and Canada for a few centuries. There are several possible explanations for how this holiday began. One theory is that boxes were often given to sailors before a journey for good luck. The sailors placed money in the box in hopes of a safe trip. At the end of a safe journey, the box was opened on December 26th, and the money was given to the needy.
Another theory is that such boxes were placed in churches for people to place money for the poor. The funds were then given out on Boxing Day. Also, many workers who did not make much money were often required to work on holidays. At the end of the work day on December 26th, employers would give a holiday box to thank the workers for their labors.