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Detailed explanation-1: -Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to poor people, today Boxing Day forms part of Christmas celebrations, with many people choosing to take advantage of Boxing Day sales.

Detailed explanation-2: -Boxing Day is part of Christmas celebrations that start on December 24, Christmas Eve. The next day is celebrated as Christmas while the third day or December 26 is known as Boxing Day, according to the Gregorian calendar. Despite the name, Boxing Day is not related to the sport of boxing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Boxing Day was traditionally a holiday for servants, on which they received a special Christmas box from their masters. On Boxing Day, the servants would also return home to give their families Christmas boxes. Boxing Day is to be observed as a bank holiday between Christmas and New Year’s Day this year.