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'''Boxing Day''' is a holiday celebrated after [[Christmas Day]], occurring on the [[twelve Days of Christmas|second day]] of [[Christmastide]] (26 December).<ref name="Robb1984"/> Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day. It originated in the [[United Kingdom]] and is celebrated in several [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] nations. The attached [[bank holiday]] or [[public holiday]] may take place on 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday.<!-- Do not expand this in the Lead; it is explained correctly in the Date sub-section--> Boxing Day is also concurrent with the Christian festival [[Saint Stephen's Day]].
In parts of Europe,<!-- please add only sourced countries/regions --> such as several regions of [[Spain]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vilaweb.cat/noticies/sant-esteve-les-raons-mil%C2%B7lenaries-duna-festa |title=Sant Esteve, les raons mil·lenàries d'una festa |trans-title=St. Stephens day, millenary explanations of a festivity |website=
== Etymology ==
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