The Boxing Day: What Does It Mean?

It is the 26th of December, 2021. A day after Christmas. After one of the most challenging Christmas, in the middle of a sweeping pandemic, it is time to reflect.

Now, why do we call it a Boxing Day? Many people think it is a day to box each other. In fact, in some parts of Kenya, people organized a wrestling match to celebrate this day.

But the truth is, a boxing day has nothing to do with wrestling. It was a day set aside for people to unwrap the gifts they had received during the Christmas Day.

History indicates that Boxing Day was a day when the rich used to box up gifts and give to the poor. It was also meant to be a resting day for civil servants.

Since it is an international day, it is celebrated all over the world. This year’s Boxing Day falls on a Sunday. The Government of Kenya has declared Monday a public holiday.

Simply, don’t fight. But do one good did go the less fortunate. Happy holidays.