Multiple choice general knowledge

26 December is more commonly known as Boxing Day but was traditionally known as?

  1. St John's Day

  2. St Peter's Day

  3. St Patrick's Day

  4. St Stephen's Day
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D Correct answer
Explanation

December 26 is traditionally St Stephen's Day in Christian calendar, celebrating the first Christian martyr. It became known as Boxing Day in the UK and Commonwealth countries due to the custom of giving Christmas boxes to servants and tradespeople.

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