There are several theories to explain the origin of this special day when there is a big celebration in the Premier League.
December 26 is one of the most important days in English football. A magical day. It is true that the tournaments are not defined nor the standings for a European event. This day, so special because it is the day after Christmas, is known as “Boxing Day”. What does this name mean? How did this remarkable day come about? Why does the ball roll in the Premier League and England minor categories while players from other leagues rest? Let’s start with the answers…
What does “Boxing Day” mean?
The translation in Spanish would be “Day of the box” or “Day of the gift”. The concept, it is clear, is related to Christmas and begins to give clues as to how this particular celebration came to be, in which, historically, English teams usually compete in packed stadiumswith lots of family involvement. A holiday.
Three theories of origin
“The story goes that this celebration dates back to the 10th century, when King Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, was walking through the streets of his country and was struck by a homeless man whom he went to bring bread and wine despite the harsh conditions. weather. Since then, the tradition has grown to raise money during the Advent season (four Sundays before Christmas) to help those most in need on December 26. The donated food or clothes were delivered in boxes (boxes), ”explained the journalist Álvaro Jiménez in target. And he added, giving more details: “Another theory tells that the origin of Boxing Day came because the aristocrats delivered gifts to their servants the day after Christmas. These gifts also came in boxes.”
Now there is a third hypothesis, perhaps the most famous or the most convincing. It is that on December 26, 1860, Sheffield FC and Hallam FC played the first game in football history at club level. That’s why it must be?
Source: Goal