The holiday season isn"t quite over yet! December 26 marks Boxing Day—an opportunity to keep the festive spirit going or to enjoy a wintry walk through the local markets while sipping hot chocolate. The origin of the day is thought to come from the old British tradition of giving "boxes" filled with presents to people in need on the day after Christmas; modern Boxing Day is celebrated here in Canada and several other Commonwealth countries. Although this holiday is still associated with giving gifts, it also has other customs. Various events are held across Canada: ice hockey fans gather to cheer on their favourite teams and people gather to enjoy a festive meal and spend time with their families. Just like winter sunshine, the holiday season ends sooner than you think, so make the most of it!
Happy Boxing Day!
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Fourth rock from the sun
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Taktsang Palphug Monastery, Bhutan
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Zion National Park turns 103
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European beech forest, Belgium
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Gollinger Waterfalls, Salzburg, Austria
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Everglades National Park, Florida, United States
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Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
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Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, United States
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Amber waves of grain
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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The largest gypsum dune field
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