Boxing Day
In England,
the 26th of December is known as Boxing Day. This is an
old tradition that goes back to 1550.
Because
servants had to work hard on Christmas Day, the 25th
of December, their employers gave them a box
of presents on the 26th of December. That
is why Boxing Day is called Boxing Day.
But, that's
not all. Servants were allowed to go home on Boxing
Day, and that's why Boxing Day became a very special day. A day at
home with their families. The best gift of all!
Vocabulary
because - weil
box - Schachtel
employer
- Arbeitgeber
gift -
Geschenk
present - Geschenk
Servant
- Diener
work - Arbeit
Questions
When did the tradition of
Boxing Day start?
What did servants have to
do on Christmas Day?
Why is Boxing Day called
Boxing Day?
What did servants get on
Boxing Day?
Why was Boxing Day a
special day for servants?
What do you do on Boxing
Day?
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