1·There will be a hunt on Boxing Day.
节礼日将有猎狐活动。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·Some people believe Boxing Day began in the Middle Ages.
有些人认为节礼日始于中世纪。
3·Now Boxing Day has become a public holiday in some countries.
现在节礼日已经成为一些国家的公众假期。
4·Others believe Boxing Day started about 300 years ago when some rich people had Christmas feasts (盛宴).
其他人认为节礼日起源于大约300年前,当时一些富人举办了圣诞节大宴。
5·No matter how Boxing Day got its start, it's a wonderful time to donate things or give small gifts to people.
无论节礼日是如何开始的,这都是一个捐赠物品或赠送小礼物给人们的好时机。
6·Boxing Day, the 26th of December, got its name from a time when many rich families gave boxes of gifts to poor people who had to work at Christmas.
节礼日是12月26日,起源于圣诞节时期,在这个时期许多富裕家庭会给必须工作的穷人送礼物。
7·In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th.
在英国,节礼日通常在12月26日庆祝。
8·When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.
"当节礼日是星期六或星期日时,紧跟着的星期一就是公众假期。
9·A very popular thing to do on Boxing Day is to go shopping and take advantage of the sales.
节礼日最受欢迎的活动就是购物,趁机好好利用打折的机会。
10·The sales start on Boxing Day—26th December, and continue for the month of January, but the keenest bargain hunters get there early to be first through the doors.
促销活动从节礼日开始,即12月26日,一直持续到1月份,但最热衷于淘便宜货的人会早早来到这里抢做第一个进门的人。