By David Peter

A genius would wonder why the Boxing Day Celebration had emerged after the merry jubilation of the Saviour; as imbibed by AFRICA'S belief that it's a day for two or more people knocking each other in an enclosed ring.

Nonetheless, understanding the essence of Christ-birth which was to bring love, peace, and good tidings to mankind.

Hence, why a fight day after the birth of Christ? Why Please, tighten your seat belt as we zoom off.

In celebration of the birth of Christ as marked on December 25. Coming next was a cultural holiday observed on December 26, with a rich history dating back to 1871. Throwback, the federal holiday was foremost practiced in Ireland, the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

The day simultaneously tally with the banquet of St. Stephen, a chaplain, Reverend, and priest who is known for his care for the downtrodden and his neighborhood.

The observance of "Boxing Day" originated from boxes of donations and contributions from the early Christian churches in the 16th-century practice of the working class (also term servants or administrators) seeking Christmas "boxes" from those they served; that is, their leaders/bosses.

The day was designated as a cherished tradition that encompasses giving back to those who serve throughout the year, whether through a monetary gift or a small present.

It was also marked as a significant tradition in donating to the less privileged, whether by allotting to local food banks or supporting charities.

Coincidentally, sporting legend also pegged the day for game events such as horse racing or football, with the United Kingdom hosting a full day of Premier League games to raise money to support the poor or orphanage homes; and charity organizations. Therefore, as game lovers swarm over to watch the sporty event they pay to get an access tag. likewise, other sports enthusiasts who can't attend physically could glimpse the event through a paid channel online or via a station subscription. All this was aimed at raising funds for charity and NGOs; the ideology was never meant for fighting. In fact, there hasn't been any legendary ring-boxing show held in such a period way back to term its boxing-ring day.

Ignorantly, celebrities in my country, 🇳🇬 have tweaked it to be a ring combat fun-show between Portable and Charlie(AkA Mr. Phenomenon). Majority, of people, tend to believe that, it is a day for fighting, no wonder you see a lot of battle skits and pranks trending on such a compassionate day as a ring-boxing day instead of a gift-boxing day.

Even the meaning words are at times modified to suit individual wish and is later generally accepted by all. Door be surprised that in future, even the country of origin may decide to include boxing into the sporting events that take place on the boxing day.