The origin of the name “Boxing Day” varies, but it was first used in print in 1833, four years before Charles Dickes referred to it in “The Pickwick Papers,” according to History. Some believe it ...

Black Friday has surpassed Boxing Day as the most popular retail spending day for Kiwis, according to new figures.

For a lot of football fans, Boxing Day means one thing: Premier League football. The day has been marked on the competition's calendar for so many years now it's become a firm tradition. Other leagues ...

Boxing Day 2025: Celebrated a day after Christmas, Boxing Day is a popular holiday, traditionally celebrated in Britain and other commonwealth nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Friends ...

LONDON — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday ...

WASHINGTON — After Christmas Day, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day. This year, it's Friday. Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after ...

For much of the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But the United States isn't one of those countries. So, what exactly is it? Think of it as a super-packed holiday that ...

Christmas may have been on most people’s minds, but don’t forget about Boxing Day. If you’re unsure what the holiday is all about, here’s what you need to know. A busy Christiana Mall parking lot, Dec ...