All you need to know about Boxing Day in Australia 

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All you need to know about Boxing Day in Australia - Getty Source: Moment RF / Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images

Australian Boxing Day is a unique blend of cultural and commercial significance. While it doesn't have a solid religious connotation here, it's a day when Australians extend their Christmas festivities. It's often a time for family barbecues, cricket matches, and watching the iconic Sydney to Hobart yacht race. On the other hand, many Australians look forward to this day to sweep the stores for the best bargains. 


Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, is a public holiday in Australia, following the Christmas celebrations for Western Christians.

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