Happy Boxing Day!

In Australia, the day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. This public holiday is most similar to Black Friday in the U.S., with long lines of consumers fighting over the best sales.

In addition to shopping, Boxing Day is also known for its sporting events. It’s a big day for cricket, a sport I don’t quite understand – from what I’ve seen, it’s like a boring version of baseball. There’s a big test match in Melbourne, or something (apologies for all the cricket lovers out there, but I find cricket more painful than women’s basketball to endure).

Boxing Day is also the first day of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race – a luxury sport I can get behind. My roommate Jess and I went to the harbor to watch the race, but the yacht’s were really quick this year and we ended up only seeing tourists take awkward photos in front of the bridge instead.

While I don’t always understand the holidays here, it is always fun to get involved. Happy Boxing Day!