From backyard banter to cricket commentary, the sounds that fill the day
For many Australians, Boxing Day is more than just the day after Christmas. While the name comes from an old tradition of giving boxes of food or gifts to those in need, today it’s all about relaxing, catching up with friends and family, and enjoying the great Aussie summer.
Here is what you are most likely to see and hear on Boxing Day across the country.
The leftover lunch chatter
Christmas leftovers taste even better the next day. You’ll hear the clink of cutlery, the scrape of chairs on the deck, and someone inevitably saying, “we’ll never get through all this ham”.
The Boxing Day Test
In lounge rooms and sports bars, the sound of the cricket commentary blends with cheers, groans, and spirited debates over umpire calls. Backyard cricket gets its turn too, complete with the familiar “six and out” and the occasional tennis ball sailing into the neighbour’s garden.
The sales stampede
Shopping centres come alive with the chatter of bargain hunters, the beep of EFTPOS machines, and the rustle of shopping bags. If you’ve ever braved the crowds, you’ll know the soundtrack well.
The soundtrack of summer
Whether it’s cicadas in the garden, kids splashing in the pool, or the hum of an esky lid opening, Boxing Day is full of summer’s signature sounds.
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