What is Boxing Day and how is it celebrated?
Christmas is often as big as the day itself. Was it a Victorian practice, or perhaps it has Christian roots? Here's a look at Boxing Day.
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 it called Boxing Day? Real reason why December 26 has its name
There are a few theories about where Boxing Day got its name, but there is one correct answer. It is nothing to do with the sport of boxing
What is Boxing Day in cricket and football? How a particular date in December became a tradition in sporting world
Boxing Day has made a significant place in the sporting calendar with several top-flight cricket and football matches happening on December 26 every year.
Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?
Despite the name, Boxing Day isn't related to the sport of boxing or returning Christmas presents. WASHINGTON — As Christmas Day gets underway, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries are looking ahead to Boxing Day on Thursday.
What is Boxing Day? How it became an English Premier League tradition
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 around Europe take a break over Christmas and New Year,
Boxing Day madness goes viral: Aussies lose it over insane queues
Boxing Day sales kicked off across Australia today. Viral videos on Instagram and TikTok revealed it was a stampede of epic proportions at DFO Sydney and Harbour Town on the Gold Coast and it’s ...
Shoppers expected to spend $1.3b on Boxing Day as crowds flock to malls
A total of $1.3 billion is expected to be spent on Boxing Day itself, an almost 2 per cent increase on last year's spending ...
Bargain-hungry shoppers spur billion-dollar Boxing Day blitz
Australians are on track to fork out $1.3 billion at shopping centres and stores on Boxing Day, as discounts on food and ...
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 ...
Boxing Day opening hours for John Lewis, M&S, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more
The UK’s most popular department store, John Lewis, will open just two of its 34 UK sites on Boxing Day. These are located in ...
40 Best Boxing Day sale deals 2024 - starting from just £4 - at shops including Dunelm, Boots and Argos
The Mirror's Consumer Editor Natasha Wynarczyk has chosen her pick of the 40 best post-Christmas sales deals this year from ...
Steady run of shoppers to Boxing Day sales in Whangārei
A Northland retail expert’s “gut feeling” that shoppers in this region would be sure to check out Boxing Day bargains but not ...
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50 Best Happy Boxing Day Greetings and Wishes
And whether this is your first year observing the holiday, or it's a staple in your home, we've got 50 Happy Boxing Day ...