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.
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 is it called Boxing Day? What to know about the Dec. 26 holiday
To many, Dec. 26 is simply the day after Christmas, the second night of Hanukkah. But to others, it's Boxing Day.
Why is it called Boxing Day? The traditions behind the name of December 26 explained
Boxing Day is a day for leftover turkey, telly and bargains, but its traditions go back much further and are steeped in history
Hundreds take part in annual Boxing Day run
More than 1,000 people dressed in an array of festive outfits took part in a town's Boxing Day run. Clevedon Athletic Club has been hosting the north Somerset four-mile (6.4km) race since 1977. Race director Andy Heyes called it a "massive tradition".
European Markets Closed For Boxing Day Holiday
Major stock markets around the world remain closed today amid festive season. In Europe, Germany, France, London, Spain and
Happy Boxing Day! Why doesn't US celebrate this holiday?
Boxing Day is celebrated each year on the day after Christmas, on Dec. 26. It's not a holiday that made its way to the U.S.
'Boxing Day will always have special meaning now'
"Boxing Day will always have a special meaning from now on and Remembrance Day is going to be a lot more significant in our lives." Ms Lord thanked Mrs Lavelle and said she had been "incredible to find so many people".
The real reason for Boxing Day and it's not what you think
Boxing Day is a day of traditions in the UK and even though most Brits have a routine they usually follow for the day, many don't actually know the reason behind the day. The day after Christmas is a day for leftover sandwiches,
Full list of Boxing Day opening times for major UK shopping centres
Metro has compiled the Boxing Day opening hours of the biggest UK shopping centres. Westfield shopping centre in White City, ...
Shoppers shunning High Street, Boxing Day figures show
Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, initial footfall ...
Boxing Day travel misery as a number of trains cancelled across the UK
Many train services throughout Britain will not be resuming until Friday December 27 with some even cancelled this Boxing Day ...
Boxing Day 2024 sales begin: Latest deals as UK retailers' sales go live today
Technically, Boxing Day starts and ends on 26th December, the day after Christmas. However, most retailers now tend to merge ...
Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade
Eight people have been arrested during a Boxing Day hunt parade in East Sussex. The annual event has been a tradition in ...
NHS warning over Boxing Day betting adverts as demand for gambling addiction treatment soars
NHS bosses have warned people to be wary of “enticing” betting adverts this Boxing Day, as it revealed demand for gambling ...
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Best Boxing Day sales in 2024: we round up the top sales in the UK
Whether you’re after a new phone, a discounted laptop, or even a new hair dryer, these Boxing Day sales will have you covered ...
Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?
The Premier League will return for its annual tradition of games on Boxing Day, which will kick off the yearly batch of ...