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Picture - Servants' Party - by Nigel A JAMES
Boxing
Day
The
26th of December is Boxing Day in England. This tradition
started in1550.
Because
servants had to work on Christmas Day (the 25th
of December), their employers gave them a box of
Christmas presents on the 26th of December. This
is why Boxing Day is called Boxing Day.
But,
there was more. Servants were allowed to go home on Boxing day.
That's why Boxing Day was special for them.
Boxing
day. The 26th of December.
Vocabulary
after
all – vor allem
box
– Schachtel
Christmas
Day – Christtag
employer
– Arbeitgeber
gift
- Geschenk
present
– Geschenk
servant
– Diener
Questions
When
did the tradition of Boxing Day start?
What
is the 26th of December known as in your country?
What
did servants have to do on Christmas Day?
Why
is Boxing day called Boxing Day?
What
did employers give their servants on Boxing Day?
Why
was Boxing Day so special for servants?
What
do you do every Boxing Day?
And,
now the text once again!
