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The Retirement Newsletter: Happy Boxing Day
Issue Number: -108 — Looking back on 2021 and answering the big question — what is Boxing Day?
Welcome
Welcome to issue -108 of the retirement newsletter.
I hope you had a great Christmas and Happy Boxing Day.
If you’re reading this on the 26th of December 2021, then today, in the UK, is Boxing Day. And, if you’re not from the UK, you might be asking, “what is Boxing Day?” and if you are, I will explain below.
Also, in this issue, I will have a brief look back at 2021.
Boxing Day
So, what is Boxing Day?
Well, it is not an easy one to answer. As far as I know, it is a British tradition that has spread to some Commonwealth Countries. The exact meaning behind Boxing Day has been lost.
Boxing Day is always the day after Christmas Day, so the 26th of December, and it is a public (bank) holiday in the UK.
These days, Boxing Day is the beginning of the post-Christmas sales. The shops will start advertising their discounts before Christmas (furniture shops) or on the afternoon of Christmas Day (other shops). The sales are to clear any remaining Christmas stock, and you can get…
