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
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 is it called Boxing Day? Real reason why December 26 has its name
There are a few theories about where Boxing Day got its name, but there is one correct answer. It is nothing to do with the sport of boxing
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?
We celebrate Boxing Day every year on 26th December. But why is it called Boxing Day? And how did it come to be one of our festive traditions?
Why do we refer to the day after Christmas as Boxing Day and where do its traditions come from?
Perhaps not surprisingly, as with most of our modern Aussie Christmas traditions, the name ‘Boxing Day’ originates from England, where it is thought to have been celebrated for centuries.
EXPLAINED: Why Is It Called Boxing Day Test? A Look At The History And Cricketing Tradition
Boxing Day, observed annually on December 26, is a public holiday in several Commonwealth nations, including Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?
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.
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".
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Why do they call it Boxing Day? How Victorians invented it
And on December 26, pockets of people across the entire island continue the tradition of Wren Day, or Lá an Dreolín.” It’s thought there is no definitive reason as to why America doesn’t celebrate ...
What is Boxing Day and why one Australian state shuns it
The air con is working overtime and mum is heating up Christmas leftovers with the sound of ball on willow in the background.