All this talk of Boxing Day and I figured I wasnt the only one clueless, so here ya go...per Wikipedia...

"" Boxing Day is traditionally the day following
Christmas Day, when servants and
tradesmen would receive gifts, known as a
"Christmas box", from their bosses[1] or
employers. Today, Boxing Day is the bank
holiday that generally takes place on 26
December. It is observed in the United
Kingdom, Canada , Hong Kong, Australia ,
New Zealand , South Africa , Trinidad and
Tobago and some other Commonwealth
nations.
In South Africa , Boxing Day was renamed
Day of Goodwill in 1994. In Ireland and
Italy , the day is known as St. Stephen's Day
(Irish: Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) or the Day of the
Wren (Irish : Lá an DreoilÃ*n ). In many
European countries, including notably
Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and
those in Scandinavia, 26 December is
celebrated as the Second Christmas Day.[2]
Origins
The exact etymology of the term "boxing
day" is unclear. There are several
competing theories, none of which is
definitive. [3] The European tradition, which
has long included giving money and other
gifts to those who were needy and in
service positions, has been dated to the
Middle Ages, but the exact origin is
unknown. It is believed to be in reference to
the Alms Box placed in places of worship in
order to collect donations to the poor. Also,
it may come from a custom in the late
Roman/early Christian era, wherein metal
boxes placed outside churches were used to
collect special offerings tied to the Feast of
Saint Stephen, [4] which in the Western
Church falls on the same day as Boxing
Day.
In Britain , it was a custom for tradesmen to
collect "Christmas boxes" of money or
presents on the first weekday after
Christmas as thanks for good service
throughout the year. [5] This is mentioned
in Samuel Pepys ' diary entry for 19
December 1663. [6] This custom is linked to
an older English tradition: since they would
have to wait on their masters on Christmas
Day, the servants of the wealthy were
allowed the next day to visit their families.
The employers would give each servant a
box to take home containing gifts and
bonuses, and maybe sometimes leftover
food.""

I was wondering what it was cuz a girl from here that is now on my fb wished me a happy boxing day lol.