On December 26, the day following Christmas, many of the nations that are members of the Commonwealth observe a public holiday

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On this day, people spend time with their families and go shopping. In the past, people offer presents to the poor by stuffing in boxes

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The day is known as ‘Boxing Day’ or as Saint Stephen's Day that is celebrated after the Christmas every year

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Boxing Day is observed on the following Monday if December 26 falls on a weekend day (Saturday or Sunday)

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In the sport of cricket, Australia kicks off the first test match of the year on the Boxing Day every year

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In 1950, the first test match was played. This match was an international competition between Australia and England, Australia won

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Earlier it was not played every year, South Africa played its first Boxing Day test match against Australia & won the match in 1952

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The teams from Australia, England, and South Africa have continually competed against one another in test matches

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