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.
What is Boxing Day and why don't most Americans celebrate? Everything you need to know
Either way, Boxing Day isn’t an official holiday in the United States. Some do celebrate it on their own time and there are certainly some post-Christmas sales to take advantage of. But you likely won’t find any blowout Boxing Day events or traditions here.
Sword dancer celebrates his 50th Boxing Day event
A sword dancer who has performed at his club's Boxing Day event for 50 consecutive years was commemorated with a special award earlier. Ray Ellison is the team leader of the Grenoside Sword Dancers in Sheffield and has been a performer and its chief musician since 1974 – even during Covid.
Why is it called Boxing Day? What to know about the Dec. 26 holiday
To many, Dec. 26 is simply the day after Christmas or the second night of Hanukkah. But to others, it's Boxing Day.
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.
Sporting News18m
Boxing schedule 2025: Dates, division, location for best upcoming fights
In a year that crowned undisputed champions and saw epic knockouts and upsets, boxing in 2024 managed to top an epic 2023.
Anthony Joshua appears twice on top five boxing KOs of 2024 but Jake Paul prospect scoops gong with face-plant finish
There can be no denying that 2024 was one of the best years for boxing in recent memory. Oleksandr Usyk and Artur Beterbiev ...
High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home
Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, initial footfall ...
Boxing Day spending predicted to be higher than last year
A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make ...
It's Boxing Day and the beat goes on: The NFL won't let up; CFP never had a chance
The NFL had to go out of its way to dominate Christmas this year, since it was on a Wednesday. It came after blowing the CFP ...
Hundreds brave the cold for Boxing Day swims
Hundreds of people dressed in fancy dress have taken the plunge in Devon and Cornwall for a Boxing Day swim. Walk Into The ...
Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales at London's Oxford Street
In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at ...
Boxing Day earthquake, which killed about 250K, serves as a reminder to be ready
Boxing Day, marks the 20th year since one of the world's most significant natural disasters, the Sumatra earthquake.
Boxing Day dippers: 'It livens you up'
Swimmers braved the cold waters of the North Sea for an annual Boxing Day dip. They took the plunge at Bridlington's South ...