Boxing Day has become a favoured festive tradition in the UK as people spend time with the families, shop in the sales or watch some football - but where did the name come from?

As usual in England, the fixture list is bursting at the seams around the festive period, which is a huge tradition up and down the country.

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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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.

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.

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 Greetings and Wishes for you to share! Boxing Day (also known as "Saint Stephen's Day" or "The Feast of Saint Stephen"),

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.