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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. For millions outside the United States, December 26 is celebrated with elaborate traditions. In the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and ...

Boxing Day is coming up on Friday, Dec. 26, though it not officially recognized in Michigan or throughout the U.S. In England and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, the holiday is ...

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 ...

Today is Boxing Day. In the United Kingdom, and now in other corners of Europe, this was traditionally a day off for servants – a day when they received a special Christmas box from their masters. The ...

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 ...

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on Dec. 26 in many English-speaking countries, but not the United States. Originating in the United Kingdom, the day was traditionally for giving gifts to service ...