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Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day, December 26.

The Boxing Day sales are a time for retailers to get rid of old stock for the new year, and drop some pretty hefty bargains to entice shoppers to buy before the year’s end.

But where did the name come from? Back in the 1800s, ‘Boxing Day’ would be when the affluent would give their servants and staff a day off and bequeath them with a boxed gift they would take home to share with their families.

Now the day is widely regarded as one of Australia’s biggest shopping events of the year, accompanied of course by the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

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Philippa TonkinPhilippa TonkinSenior Shopping Writer

Philippa started her career at Vogue Australia before joining the news.com.au checkout team in 2022. She specialises in finding fashion that actually lasts: pieces you’ll reach for again and again, not just wear once and regret. From the perfect pair of jeans to everyday staples that earn their place in your wardrobe, she’s tried it all so you don’t have to. Her love of beauty came from years of battling acne-prone skin and working through what felt like every product on the market. Now, she’s all about honest reviews and recommendations that are actually worth your time and money, whether that’s a dress that’ll take you from desk to dinner or a serum that finally delivers on its promises.