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In which country did the idea of Boxing Day originate?
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United Kingdom
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Switzerland
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United States
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Australia
Explanation
The idea of Boxing Day is said to have originated in the United Kingdom. Nowadays, it is associated more with shopping, but it was associated with giving gifts to the poor in earlier times.
In which year did the deadliest natural disaster in the history of Boxing Day happen?
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2004
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2006
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2007
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2009
Explanation
One of the worst natural disasters, an earthquake followed by a tsunami that occurred in 2004 in the Indian Ocean, happened on Boxing Day.
On which day is Boxing Date celebrated every year?
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26-Dec
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26-Jun
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20-Dec
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20-Jun
Explanation
The day after Christmas Day is celebrated as Boxing Day every year. It is one of the most popular holidays in Europe and America.
A Boxing Day cricket test match is played in Australia every year on Boxing Day. Which city is it played in?
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Melbourne
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Sydney
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Perth
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Brisbane
Explanation
A Boxing Day cricket test match is played in Australia every year on Boxing Day. It is played in Melbourne,
Which practice was once a popular activity in England on Boxing Day?
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Hunting Wrens
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Reading Books
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Race Walking
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Marathon Races
Explanation
Historically, hunting wrens was a popular activity on Boxing Day. Doing the same on any other day was not considered good.
A saint’s birthday is also celebrated on Boxing Day. Name the saint?
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St. Stephen
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St. George
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St. Andrew
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St. David
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Boxing Day coincides with the birth anniversary of St Stephen, who was the first Christian martyr. This day is also known as St Stephen’s Day.
What is the other name for Boxing Day?
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Shopping Day
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Rose Day
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Wrestling Day
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Fighting Day
Explanation
Boxing day is also known as the shopping day. The idea of a Boxing Day is said to have originated in the United Kingdom. In earlier times, it was associated with giving gifts to the poor.
In which country is Boxing Day known as the Day of Goodwill?
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South Africa
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Australia
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Netherlands
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Ireland
Explanation
Boxing Day is known a host of other names as well. While it is called the shopping day in some countries, in South Africa, it is called the Day of Goodwill.
In the United Kingdom, which sport matches are often played on Boxing Day?
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Football
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Cricket
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Hockey
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Basketball
Explanation
Several sports matches are played in various countries on Boxing Day. In the UK, football matches are traditionally held on this day.
In which country is Boxing Day a Federal statutory holiday?
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Canada
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Nigeria
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Scotland
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Singapore
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In most countries, there is a declared holiday on Boxing Day. In Canada, it is a Federal statutory holiday with all government establishments, postal services, and banks closed.
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