Christmas, Boxing Day

EDITORIAL | Boxing Day: Holiday now more about shopping than appreciation
In the UK and some other countries, the 26th of December is known as Boxing Day.It is a public holiday and a time to remember with gifts or money those who have been of service during the past year.
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.
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Boxing Day 2024 deals: The best discounts you can find the day after Christmas in the USA
Boxing Day, December 26, has become a major shopping event in the United States, allowing shoppers to enjoy fantastic post-holiday deals. While often associated with Canada and the
What’s open on Christmas and Boxing Day
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.
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
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 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.
The major stores in Hull staying closed on Boxing Day for staff to enjoy a break
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Boxing Day 2024 sales begin: Latest deals as UK retailers' sales go live today
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Redding boxing club asks for help after gym dog needs emergency surgery
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Thousands of unwanted Christmas gifts listed on Trade Me on Boxing Day
Online auction platform Trade Me reports that nearly 5000 unwanted Christmas gifts have surfaced on the website since ...
Christmas and Boxing day supermarket opening times 2024 for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and others
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What’s open, closed on Christmas Day in Tampa Bay
Many hangouts, such as the Dog Bar and Ferg’s in St. Petersburg, will be open Christmas Day, but many retailers and grocery stores will be giving their employees the holiday off. Here’s what to know ...
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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 ...
Dry and mild Boxing Day ahead for much of country
Dry and mild Boxing Day ahead for much of country - Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a ...