A Boxing Day is a holiday in the UK and some other countries, the day after Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts, known as a Christmas box, from their bosses or employers. Boxing Day is spent with family and friends at open gatherings with food, fun, friendship and love. Food on boxing day usually includes left over turkey from the day before. This can be eaten in sandwiches or as a meal with vegetables, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Some people like to have cold ham in a buffet style so the cook can also have a rest and spend time with the family. Boxing Day is so called because it was the custom on that day for tradesmen to collect their Christmas boxes or gifts in return for good and reliable service throughout the year.
