Every year on December 26, many Country celebrate Boxing Day. This is true of our British neighbors, but also of our Canadian friends. During your language study trip to Canada, LEC takes a moment to explore this tradition, which is deeply rooted in the Country on the planet.
What can you do on Boxing Day during a language study trip to Canada?
If you had to summarize what Boxing Day is all about right after your language study trip to Canada, you might explain that it’s an opportunity to:
- to extend the family reunion just after Christmas
- to take part in the sales being held all over the Country
- to watch ice hockey
Some regions where stores are closed on Boxing Day
Many Canadians take the day off on December 26, if only to take part, as mentioned in the previous paragraph, in the Boxing Day Sales, that is, the sales held by stores across Country. It should be noted, however, that in some regions, retailers also observe this holiday and do not open their doorsuntil December 27! These regions include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Origins of Boxing Day
The origins of Boxing Day remain unclear: it’s hard to find an explanation during your language study trip to Canada or in England. It seems, however, that during the British Empire, employers used to distribute money, food, and clothing to their employees the day after Christmas. This tradition of joy and giving has endured… but in a slightly differentway!