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To: average joe who wrote (18890)	12/30/2011 12:57:16 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 69300

"Boxing Day is traditionally a day following Christmas when wealthy people in the United Kingdom would give a box containing a gift to their servants. [1] " how white of you guys

To: average joe who wrote (18890)	12/30/2011 1:08:23 PM
From: Solon	1 Recommendation Respond to of 69300

As to the origin of Saturnalia (which became Christmas under the Christain rulers in the 4th century A.D.)...it started circa 217 BC. So one can understand how such a longstanding pagan religious observance would need to be acknowledged by the ruling Christians and incorporated into a legitimate social celebration. unrv.com