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21 Boxing Day Trivia Questions To Unwrap The Day After Christmas

Beyond the boxes: What do you really know?

Boxing Day

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by THE QUIZMASTER
October 15, 2023

Boxing Day: for many, it's a day to relax after the Christmas festivities, munch on leftovers, and maybe even hit some post-holiday sales. But what’s behind the name? Is it related to the sport of boxing or is there a deeper historical significance? From its British origins to its Commonwealth celebrations, Boxing Day is a holiday steeped in tradition and varied customs.

This set of Boxing Day trivia questions and answers will whisk you on a journey across cultures and centuries. You'll discover the rich tapestry of events and traditions that have shaped this unique holiday. Whether you've always enjoyed the day as a cozy post-Christmas respite or you're simply curious about its place in global festivities, these questions will challenge and enlighten you. So, as the Christmas carols fade and a new day dawns, are you ready to see how much you really know about December 26th?

For a broader festive perspective, don't miss our Christmas trivia, New Year's Day quiz and Winter trivia.

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Showing 21 Boxing Day trivia questions and answers

1. The Junkanoo festival started yearly on Boxing Day in what country?

Sweden
Canada
Bahamas
Italy

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2. What is Boxing Day known as in Ireland?

Irish Pride Day
Battle of the Boyne
St Patrick's Day
Wren Day

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3. What zodiac sign are you if you were born on Boxing Day?

Capricorn
Taurus
Libra
Cancer

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4. A Boxing Day Cricket Test match is played in what Australian city every year?

Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Adelaide

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5. What is a popular activity in England to do on Boxing Day?

Nap
Go To Movies
Picnic In Park
Shopping

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6. In what country is Boxing Day celebrated as the Day of Goodwill?

Guam
Vietnam
Usa
South Africa

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1. Boxing Day became a bank holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in what year?

1666
1776
1955
1871

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2. What is Boxing Day also known as?

St Paul Joe Day
St Stephen's Day
Black Friday
St Patrick's Day

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3. What day of the week is Boxing Day in 2023?

Monday
Friday
Sunday
Tuesday

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4. What is the traditional meal eaten on Boxing Day in the UK?

Dumplings
Sausage Rolls
Fish N Chips
Hamburgers

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5. What famous rock drummer was born on Boxing Day in 1963?

Ringo Starr
Dave Grohl
Lars Ulrich
Charlie Watts

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6. Which American President died on Boxing Day in 2006?

Gerald Ford
George HW Bush
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan

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1. Which European country celebrates "Second Christmas Day" on Boxing Day?

The Netherlands
Ukraine
Spain
Jamaica

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2. In 2022, UK retailers had what percentage gain in Boxing Day sales figures over 2021?

5 Percent
20 Percent
10 Percent
50 Percent

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3. Boxing Day got its name when what Queen held the throne?

Elizabeth
Mary
Victoria
Anne Boleyn

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4. Storm Lothar was a devastating European windstorm that hit on Boxing Day of what year?

1990
1988
1999
1955

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5. In the United Kingdom, which sports matches are popular on Boxing Day?

Tennis
Boxing
Football
Golf

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6. What movie actor who was in the film "Suicide Squad" was born on Boxing Day in 1971?

Vince Vaughn
Jared Leto
Simon Pegg
Matt Damon

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1. In Germany, Boxing Day is known as 'Zweiter Feiertag', which translates to what?

Double Take
On Sale
Holiday On Ice
Second Celebration

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2. Boxing Day became a bank holiday in Scotland in what year?

1971
1554
1999
1871

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3. When is Boxing Day?

Day After Christmas
Sames As Christmas
Day After New Years
Day Before Christmas

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