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Boxing Day: What does it mean?

An illustration of Boxing Day. [iStockphoto]

So the festivities are behind you, the chapatis are all but gone, and you're heading out to the sales or chilling on the sofa...but why?

What exactly is Boxing Day, and why is it even called that? Funny enough it has nothing to do with Boxing, instead, there's a confusing mix of traditions that kickstarted the day.

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