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The Following is a List of Flags used in Christmas Island in Australia.
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The Following is a List of Flags used in Christmas Island in Australia.
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 2002–present | Flag of Christmas Island | The blue and green diagonal panels represent the sea and the island's vegetation, a small map of the island is included in the centre. The main emblem is a golden bosun bird. The flag was selected from a competition held in 1986 and was approved in 2002. [1] [2] |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1888-1900 1957-1958 | Flag of The United Kingdom | A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing Ireland). |
 | 1900-1925 | Flag of The Straits Settlements | A defaced Blue Ensign with the arms of the Strait Settlements. |
 | 1925-1942 1945-1946 | Flag of The Straits Settlements | A defaced Blue Ensign with the arms of the Strait Settlements (without the white disc). |
 | 1942-1945 | Flag of The Empire of Japan | A red disc centered on a white rectangular field. |
 | 1946-1952 | Flag of The Colony of Singapore | A defaced blue ensign with the arms of Singapore. |
 | 1952-1957 | Flag of The Colony of Singapore | A defaced blue ensign with the arms of Singapore (slightly modified crown). |
 | 1958-1986 (Still Used Today) | Flag of Australia | A Blue Ensign defaced with the seven-point Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter and the five stars of the Southern Cross in the fly half. |
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Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide. Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. The attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place on 27 or 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday. Boxing Day is also concurrent with the Christian festival Saint Stephen's Day.
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