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MikeHawk · 12-26-2005, 11:07 AM

Boxing Day in Canada, first time here ....pretty fucking cool....heh

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th. It is a statutory holiday in the federal jurisdiction and in Ontario. If it falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the working day immediately preceding or following Boxing Day is considered a legal holiday.
Boxing Day, also known as the Feast of St. Stephen (after the first Christian martyr), originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria. It originated as a holiday for members of the merchant class to give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude similar to the bonuses many employers offer their employees today. These gifts, usually given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day".

Also related to the origin of Boxing Day is the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents of these boxes were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.

Today, Boxing Day is a holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada, and many other Commonwealth nations. It is a time for family and friends to gather with lots of food and fun. Outdoor sports such as soccer, horse racing and hunting are popular on this holiday. Retailers offer huge savings on many items on this day, making it the biggest shopping day of the year in Canada.

Throughout the Christmas season, many organizations keep the original tradition of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, energy, and money to fill the Food Bank and provide gifts for the poor.

Now off to shop.............................................. .........

boner 2.0 · 12-26-2005, 11:09 AM

No boxing day for me.

I loaded one of my credit cards for christmas... 4000$

someone punch me in the face.

2HousePlague · 12-26-2005, 11:10 AM

oh, dude, i miss our calls -- how's steph?

CherryLipsRosa · 12-26-2005, 11:15 AM

boxing day shopping is the worst, people are killing each other over stuff to buy..

Hardlinks · 12-26-2005, 11:28 AM

I live in Sudbury Ontario, which for some gay reason, does not allow the stores to open on boxing day.

If you check all the big Canadian shops online for their sales flyer for boxing day almost all have a * beside the date. Which of course explains at the bottom that Sudbury locations are closed Dec 26.

Fucked part of this is, the major industries in our area are all working today.

Hardlinks · 12-26-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeHawk

the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents of these boxes were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.

"whereas the poor would engage each other in boxing matches for total domination and the biggest sack of church loot"

Spunky · 12-26-2005, 11:32 AM

Massive line ups for electronic deals..gotta head out and grab me some stuff

JFK · 12-26-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHawk

Boxing Day in Canada, first time here ....pretty fucking cool....heh

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th. It is a statutory holiday in the federal jurisdiction and in Ontario. If it falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the working day immediately preceding or following Boxing Day is considered a legal holiday.
Boxing Day, also known as the Feast of St. Stephen (after the first Christian martyr), originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria. It originated as a holiday for members of the merchant class to give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude similar to the bonuses many employers offer their employees today. These gifts, usually given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day".

Also related to the origin of Boxing Day is the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents of these boxes were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.

Today, Boxing Day is a holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada, and many other Commonwealth nations. It is a time for family and friends to gather with lots of food and fun. Outdoor sports such as soccer, horse racing and hunting are popular on this holiday. Retailers offer huge savings on many items on this day, making it the biggest shopping day of the year in Canada.

Throughout the Christmas season, many organizations keep the original tradition of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, energy, and money to fill the Food Bank and provide gifts for the poor.

Now off to shop.............................................. .........

what part of Canada are you in ??

BigRod · 12-26-2005, 01:18 PM

Lots of good electronics to buy today

Odie · 12-26-2005, 01:34 PM

I'll wait till tomorrow ...good luck on that one Mike!

Vitasoy · 12-26-2005, 02:00 PM

There are some okay deals.. but not worth wating in line for. Like 5 years, the deals were wayy better.

Funbrunette · 12-26-2005, 02:03 PM

Good luck babe...lol I'm in Montreal, Canada and there is NO WAY in hell I would go shopping today too crazy for me!

kristin · 12-26-2005, 02:08 PM

I want to experience this one year ... I consider myself a shopping expert. : )

cool1 · 12-26-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Funbrunette

Good luck babe...lol I'm in Montreal, Canada and there is NO WAY in hell I would go shopping today too crazy for me!

I hear ya funbrunette, I am in winnipeg, manitoba and we manitobans love to get a bargin, the cheaper the better
so boxing day is the day of insane sales.
like getting a $1200 Oak table and 6 chair set for $99
I neve partake in boxing days sales, I can't take the crowd.
Always end up wanting to hit someone

Wiggles · 12-26-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardlinks

"whereas the poor would engage each other in boxing matches for total domination and the biggest sack of church loot"

Yeah our city is fucked, BK was open though haha

MikeHawk · 12-26-2005, 03:32 PM

Whew....made it back in one piece....not to bad....parking was the real challenge....lol

MikeHawk · 12-26-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK

what part of Canada are you in ??

Hey buddy, we are in Mississauga.....will be here till Wed.

If you are not busy lets meet up.

go4$ · 12-26-2005, 03:51 PM

sounds good

Yngwie · 12-26-2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardlinks

I live in Sudbury Ontario, which for some gay reason, does not allow the stores to open on boxing day.

If you check all the big Canadian shops online for their sales flyer for boxing day almost all have a * beside the date. Which of course explains at the bottom that Sudbury locations are closed Dec 26.

Fucked part of this is, the major industries in our area are all working today.

you live in Sudbury? Well shit, yet another sudburian in the porn biz. so that makes 4 of us so far

pornstar2pac · 12-26-2005, 03:55 PM

who's boxing today?

MikeHawk · 12-26-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pornstar2pac

who's boxing today?

Canada is.....

neverlearn · 12-26-2005, 04:47 PM

Downtown Vancouver along Granville and robson was fuckin nuts today! Shoppers lined the streets! Both escalators in futureshop had line ups and were completely packed! I feel lucky to have made it out of that place alive lol

neverlearn · 12-26-2005, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardlinks

"whereas the poor would engage each other in boxing matches for total domination and the biggest sack of church loot"

MikeHawk · 12-26-2005, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funbrunette

Good luck babe...lol I'm in Montreal, Canada and there is NO WAY in hell I would go shopping today too crazy for me!

Well today i did not have a choice ...besides i had to see what "boxing day" was all about anyway!

LittleMack · 12-26-2005, 05:27 PM

Bump for a cool Canada holiday

reynold · 12-26-2005, 07:07 PM

I was thinking of Canadian boxing fights instead...

sonofsam · 12-26-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pornopete

1:07pm and you are just heading out? Good luck with that.

hahah no doubt

you boxing day n00b

Spunky · 12-26-2005, 07:12 PM

Got me some awesome deals..$300 ..310 motoring runners for 100 bucks and some snake skin Italian shoes regular 350 for 90 bucks

JFK · 12-26-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeHawk

Hey buddy, we are in Mississauga.....will be here till Wed.

If you are not busy lets meet up.

send me your # jkedvessy at hotmail.com

JFK · 12-27-2005, 05:37 AM

bump

Validus · 12-27-2005, 05:48 AM

Gotta love Canada

Jman · 12-27-2005, 07:40 AM

What did you buy me Mike

Phoenix · 12-27-2005, 07:48 AM

next time leave your guns at home

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...l=968793972154

sh33p · 12-27-2005, 07:56 AM

More like Boxing Week.

Martin · 12-27-2005, 08:06 AM

Bring a vest if you're shopping in T.O.

12-26-2005, 11:07 AM	#1
MikeHawk Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In bed with Harley Girl....Not sleepin Posts: 6,683	Boxing Day Canada....my first time.... Boxing Day in Canada, first time here ....pretty fucking cool....heh Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th. It is a statutory holiday in the federal jurisdiction and in Ontario. If it falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the working day immediately preceding or following Boxing Day is considered a legal holiday. Boxing Day, also known as the Feast of St. Stephen (after the first Christian martyr), originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria. It originated as a holiday for members of the merchant class to give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude similar to the bonuses many employers offer their employees today. These gifts, usually given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day". Also related to the origin of Boxing Day is the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents of these boxes were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas. Today, Boxing Day is a holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada, and many other Commonwealth nations. It is a time for family and friends to gather with lots of food and fun. Outdoor sports such as soccer, horse racing and hunting are popular on this holiday. Retailers offer huge savings on many items on this day, making it the biggest shopping day of the year in Canada. Throughout the Christmas season, many organizations keep the original tradition of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, energy, and money to fill the Food Bank and provide gifts for the poor. Now off to shop.............................................. ......... __________________ THE AMBUSH INTERVIEW

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Hardlinks Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,333	I live in Sudbury Ontario, which for some gay reason, does not allow the stores to open on boxing day. If you check all the big Canadian shops online for their sales flyer for boxing day almost all have a * beside the date. Which of course explains at the bottom that Sudbury locations are closed Dec 26. Fucked part of this is, the major industries in our area are all working today. __________________ Find out how I make Fabulous Cash !!

12-26-2005, 11:32 AM	#7
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12-26-2005, 11:09 AM	#2
boner 2.0 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,970	No boxing day for me. I loaded one of my credit cards for christmas... 4000$ someone punch me in the face.

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