a time for us working servants to have a day to open presents.   yea poor people!
My lady friend is from England, her mother has us over for boxing day.  we pull apart "crackers", a heavy paper tube with a small noise making fire cracker in the center.  two people each pull a end and the tube splits with a bang.  inside is a paper crown to wear, a toy, and a joke.  Its a good day! food, drink, friends, fun.