What is Boxing Day and why don't most Americans celebrate? Everything you need to know
The most miserable day of the year has to be the day after Christmas. You spend the previous 48 hours having a blast with your family. You're wrapping and exchanging gifts, eating food, watching sports and just generally having a grand old time.
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Why do we refer to December 26 as Boxing Day?
Christmas where leftovers, shopping sales, winter walks as well as watching football and rugby matches are a must, as the festive celebrations continue. But how did Boxing Day come to be? Well, the origins of the occasion is debate among historians but it appears the UK public bank holiday on December 26 is a tradition that
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.
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Boxing Day spending predicted to be higher than last year
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United do enough for Boxing Day NBL win
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Boxing Day dippers: 'It livens you up'
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Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales at London's Oxford Street
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Boxing Day earthquake, which killed about 250K, serves as a reminder to be ready
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Swimmers brave chilly waters for Boxing Day dip
People from around Wales, including in Tenby and Llandudno, took to the the beach es in fancy dress for a Boxing Day swim.
Wrexham's Paul Mullin Scores Stunning Boxing Day Volley vs. Blackpool
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