For much of the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But the United States isn't one of those ...

Boxing Day, observed on December 26, blends historic traditions of charity with modern customs like shopping, gatherings, and sports. Here’s how the holiday began and why it’s still widely celebrated ...

Christmas Eve is upon us and, after that, Christmas Day. In the States, the day after Christmas is usually reserved for coming down from the hectic holiday - that is, if you're lucky enough not to ...

Boxing Day, the traditionally British holiday recognized the day after Christmas, offers an extension of the festivities. People in countries like Canada, the U.K. and South Africa spend an extra day ...

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated yearly by the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Here's what to know about the celebration. The exact ...

Boxing Day originated as a day when servants, tradespeople and the poor were given gifts, according to Britannica. The origin of the name has varied, with some believing it started when churches would ...

The origin of the name has varied, with some believing it started when churches would leave alms boxes to collect donations for those less fortunate. Others say Boxing Day started when employers would ...