Mr. Rose: Hey Kylie where are you going? Kylie: Oh hey Mr. Rose. I'm heading over to
the computer lab to finish up some homework. Mr. Rose: Now that's what I like to hear young
lady. There is nothing like seeing a little sister working hard. You sound just like me
getting all these boxes ready for gifts. Kylie: Mr. Rose that actually sounds like
what I am working on now. Mr. Rose: Oh really. But what do boxes have
to do with homework? Kylie: Well right now I'm working on something
for my class about celebrations around the world at Christmas time.
Mr. Rose: Well that sounds pretty nice little lady. What celebration did you pick?
Kylie: I picked a day that is celebrated in places like Australia, England, and more called
Boxing Day. Mr. Rose: Now that sounds like my kind of
day. I love me some boxing. The Money Team, Mayweather. Pacqiauo. Stuff like that.
Kylie: No Mr. Rose you have it all wrong. Boxing Day isn't about boxing like the fighters
you watch on pay-per-view. The Boxing Day Holiday is a time for giving.
Mr. Rose: Really. I have never heard of it before.
Kylie: Well that's probably because it is not celebrated here in the United States of
America. Mr. Rose: Well it definitely sounds interesting.
Tell me some more Kylie: Well when it comes to it is an English
holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom and other places like New Zealand, Australia,
and Canada. Mr. Rose: So what are some things that they
do to celebrate? Kylie: Boxing Day usually kicks off either
the day after Christmas or the weekend after Christmas depending on how a person celebrates.
They give gifts to those who are less fortunate. Mr. Rose: Ok it sounds like here in the United
States for Christmas how a lot of people give gifts to those in need like the National Guard.
Kylie: Yes just like that Mr. Rose. Plus they like to give gifts on Boxing Day to people
who have helped you during the year. Mr. Rose: What do you mean people who have
felt you during the year? Kylie: I'm talking about people like waiters,
male persons, and anybody who does service work for you during the year.
Mr. Rose: Well that sounds nice Kylie. Kylie: It is Mr. Rose. It is also a day that
sports fans in the United Kingdom love. Mr. Rose: Now any day that is filled with
some sports is a good day to me. Kylie: Yes on Boxing Day in the United Kingdom
Boxing Day is a day for lots of soccer and fun.
Mr. Rose: Well it sounds like you did a great job on finding cool things for Christmas around
the world; oops I mean holiday celebrations around the world.
Kylie: Thanks Mr. Rose. I hope you have a happy holiday.