Boxing Day Description
Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day) is an official public holiday extending the Christmas celebration. Families often spend it visiting other relatives or friends, continuing the festive meals. Many Dutch people attend "kerstconcerten" or visit Christmas markets. Banks and government offices close, while larger retail chains and shopping centers may open for post-Christmas sales. Antique hunting and browsing furniture stores is a peculiar Dutch tradition on this day. Outdoor activities like winter walks through decorated city streets are also popular.
