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discoRdance



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 17:24    Post subject: Boxing day Reply with quote
Why is it called that?
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 23:13    Post subject: Reply with quote
The day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day, after the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents were distributed amongst the poor of the parish. How nice. Rolling Eyes
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