Elementary Boxing Day

ChinesePod - Beginner by ChinesePod LLC

Sep 11, 202600:12:50Education

No, Boxing Day has nothing to do with the big fight on Pay-Per-View. It's that semi-mystical holiday celebrated by the loyal subjects of the queen. Apparently it's all about shopping? If you have any idea what we're talk...

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