Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on Dec. 26 in many English-speaking countries, but not the United States. Originating in the United Kingdom, the day was traditionally for giving gifts to service ...

While Christmas Day marks the end of the holiday season for many Americans, millions of people around the world continue celebrating this day. Boxing Day is not officially recognized across the United ...

LONDON — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday ...

For a lot of football fans, Boxing Day means one thing: Premier League football. The day has been marked on the competition's calendar for so many years now it's become a firm tradition. Other leagues ...

Boxing Day originated as a day when servants, tradespeople and the poor were given gifts, according to Britannica. The origin of the name has varied, with some believing it started when churches would ...

Boxing Day is one of the busiest days in English football, but in 2025, only one match will be played in the Premier League. Manchester United will face Newcastle at 5:00 pm at Old Trafford, for the ...

The origin of the name “Boxing Day” varies, but it was first used in print in 1833, four years before Charles Dickes referred to it in “The Pickwick Papers,” according to History. Some believe it ...

Think the holiday shopping season ends on Christmas Day? Think again because Boxing Day, celebrated the day after Christmas, is one of the best times to score deep discounts and clearance deals as ...

For much of the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But the United States isn't one of those countries. So, what exactly is it? Think of it as a super-packed holiday that ...