The poor, but also servants, subordinates, etc. The well-to-do exchanged gifts with their peers on Christmas Day and those of lower rank on Boxing Day.

There are several origin stories for the term Boxing Day, but none have anything to do with pugilism.

• Presenting boxed gifts as mentioned.
• Giving serfs their annual allotment of goods (in crates or boxes).
• Employers putting coins into special boxes for employees.
• Church collection boxes.
• Etc.