Celebrate Giving on Boxing Day 26 December Port Elizabeth

Boxing Day celebrations take place on the 26th December. Traditionally it is a day when the poor are presented with gifts and has its roots in the Middle Ages. Boxing day is also the feast of St Stephen the first Christian Martyr.

Boxing Day tradition is probably the reason why many poor people in South Africa ask for a “Christmas Box” before Christmas festivities take place, even though the tradition has being reversed ie. giving a gift to the poor a few days before Christmas.