Christmas in England

What is Boxing Day?

• The day everyone boxes in England

• Boxes filled with food, clothing, money and other thing that were given to the poor.

• when people watch boxing

• When stack boxes in front of people houses

Where did Boxing Day originate?

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada
• United Kingdom

Why did boxing day start?

• Boxing Day started as a day for giving to the less fortunate and for employers to give gifts to their servants.
• Boxing Day started as a day for family reunions and feasting.
• Boxing Day was created to promote professional boxing events.
• Boxing Day originated as a celebration of the New Year.

What are Christmas Crackers?

• A decorative tree ornament
• A type of holiday dessert
• A traditional Christmas song
• Christmas Crackers are festive cardboard tubes that pop open to reveal a small gift, joke, and paper hat.

Christmas pudding is also known as?

• plum pudding
• chocolate cake
• gingerbread
• fruitcake

What were Boxing day boxes for?

• Boxing Day boxes were for giving gifts and charity to servants and the less fortunate.
• Boxing Day boxes were meant for personal gifts to family members.
• Boxing Day boxes were used for holiday decorations.
• Boxing Day boxes were for storing leftover food.

What day were servant allowed to take off for Christmas?

• January 1st
• December 26th

• November 25th
• December 24th

How is Boxing Day celebrated today?

• Boxing Day is primarily a religious holiday with church services.
• Boxing Day is celebrated with shopping sales, sporting events, and family gatherings.
• Boxing Day is a day for volunteering and community service.
• Boxing Day is celebrated with fireworks and parades.

what is figgy pudding

• Figgy pudding is a steamed or boiled dessert made with figs and dried fruits, often served during Christmas.
• A savory dish made with meat and vegetables
• A type of fruit salad served in summer
• A type of bread commonly found in bakeries

When was the first Christmas card made in England

• 1901
• 1820
• 1843
• 1776