Christmas, Boxing Day

The fierce boxing rivalry settled on Christmas Day
They fought each other six times. Harry Greb, one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time (he's ranked fifth by Sports
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.
‘Extreme’: Brutal weather for Christmas, Boxing days
Adelaide could hit 37C on Christmas Day, Melbourne 40C on Boxing Day and parts of Sydney hotter than even that later in the week.
What’s open and closed in Toronto over Christmas and Boxing Day
Many major grocery stores like Loblaws, Sobeys, and Costco will be closed on Christmas Day and operating on reduced hours during Boxing Day but a few places will be open for last minute shopping. Rabba locations in Toronto and across the GTA are open 24 hours a day, including statutory holidays.
What is Boxing Day and why is it celebrated a day after Christmas?
Boxing Day, observed on December 26, follows Christmas festivities and is associated with giving money, gifts, and donations to the poor and employees. Originating in the UK, the day is now part of extended celebrations worldwide,
Full list of Boxing Day 2024 swims across the UK
Not sure where to start? Metro has compiled a list of dozens of cold water swims this Boxing Day from Northern Ireland to Wales.
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 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.
Why is There So Much Football on Boxing Day?
Festive football has become a staple of the sporting calendar, a tradition that goes back to the very founding of the professional game in England and the rest of the UK. Why is this the case? We go into exactly why in our full explainer video.
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Weather forecast for Boxing Day after mildest Christmas morning on record
The mildest start to Christmas Day on record has been recorded for Scotland. The recorded low in Kinloss was 12.1°C at 6 a.m.
Christmas and Boxing day supermarket opening times 2024 for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and others
Whether you’re on the hunt for last-minute Christmas Day essentials or looking to stock up on extra supplies to see you ...
Noise warning for Christmas Day bridge demolition
Work to remove a bridge that once carried traffic on the A1 will be "particularly noisy" over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, ...
Pep Guardiola makes Manchester City players sleep at training ground on Christmas night
Manchester City host Everton on Boxing Day amid a run of just one win in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
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Red Cross hosts 19th Annual Green Bay Winter Holiday Drive on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day
Those who came on Christmas Eve got a Red Cross-branded t-shirt ... George Petak The Blood Drive will also run on Boxing ...
Boxing Day sales 2024 - our expert guide to bagging the best deals this year
Shopping experts have revealed their top tips for how to get the best bargains in the post-Christmas sales to The Mirror.
Is McDonald’s open on Christmas? What to know about its 2024 hours
Wondering if McDonald's is open on Christmas Day? Find out details on whether or not the Golden Arches will be welcoming ...
What fast food, restaurant chains will be open on Christmas Day 2024?
Several restaurant chains will be open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. That includes Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle (most locations close at 3 p.m. on Chr ...