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26th December - What exactly is Boxing Day in the UK? - Answers

Friday, 15 December 2017
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Boxing Day - what do the British do on this public holiday?  Find out the UK traditions for 26th December with our intermediate reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers.

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Boxing Day in the UK: Comprehension Questions and Answers

1.  Are the banks in Britain closed on both 25th and 26th December?

Yes.

2.  Who originally brought the idea of collecting money in boxes to Britain?

The Romans.

3.  Which two sports usually take place on Boxing Day?

Football and horse racing.

4.  What is the name of the event that involves crazy costumes and  jumping into the sea on 26th December?

The Boxing Day Dip.

 

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