Boxing Day, Christmas

What is Boxing Day? What to know about traditions, origins and where it's celebrated
Originally a day for the wealthy to give gifts to the poor, Boxing Day is now well-celebrated holiday in several parts of the world.
Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. Despite the name, the holiday has nothing to do with the sport of boxing or returning boxes or presents.
Widespread closures on P.E.I. for Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Dec. 25 and 26 are both statutory holidays on Prince Edward Island, meaning many businesses and services will be closed or on reduced hours. It’s best to call ahead if you’re thinking about venturing out anywhere this week.
All of the supermarkets closed on Boxing Day 2024
A handful of supermarkets have decided to stay closed on Boxing Day to allow their staff an extra day of rest and to enjoy some time with their families. Some big name stores are
Why do they call it Boxing Day? How Victorians invented the Christmas holiday
This is where Boxing Day gets its name from - find out when it was first made a bank holiday in the UK, who celebrates it and why America don't.
Next Boxing Day sale 2024: Deals to shop right now
T his year, the highly anticipated Next Boxing Day sale is online only on the Thursday 26 December. Next stores will open again at 6am on Friday 27 December with their Boxing Day

Australia, Boxing Day

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Cummins wants Konstas to play like 'you're a kid in the backyard' on Boxing Day debut
Australia captain Pat Cummins has encouraged Sam Konstas to embrace the naivety of youth during his Test debut against India ...
Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?
The Premier League will return for its annual tradition of games on Boxing Day, which will kick off the yearly batch of ...
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Telford Centre set for Boxing Day shop sales - and looking forward to a big 2025
While Black Friday and internet shopping have changed the face of the retail world forever, the British love of a Boxing ...
Full Amazon Prime Boxing Day pundit line-up revealed as classic Xmas poem re-written
Amazon Prime have rewritten the classing poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' ahead of broadcasting eight Premier League ...
Boxing Day ITV7: £100k Jackpot jumper if Constitution Hill wins
Racing on Boxing Day is the ultimate Christmas treat for jumps fans with Kempton hosting the Grade 1 King George VI Chase, ...
What football is on TV on Boxing Day? The ultimate guide to ensure you don't miss a moment of festive action
Fans can enjoy a feast of football on Boxing Day with the chance to watch more than 13 hours of football from the comfort of ...
Amazon Boxing Day sale: Here's everything that's already marked down — 50 of the absolute best deals in Canada
Boxing Day is still officially three days away, but you can already save hundreds on Apple, Amazon Fire, KitchenAid, Shark ...
Boxing Day opening times for UK stores from Ikea to Boots, M&S, Argos and Primark
Many UK stores are operating limited opening hours between Christmas and New Year with some of the larger retailers keeping ...