Boxing Day, Christmas

What is Boxing Day? What to know about traditions, origins and where it's celebrated
Originally a day for the wealthy to give gifts to the poor, Boxing Day is now well-celebrated holiday in several parts of the world.
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.
Christmas and Boxing day supermarket opening times 2024 for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and others
Whether you’re on the hunt for last-minute Christmas Day essentials or looking to stock up on extra supplies to see you through to the new year, a trip to the supermarket is inevitable over the festive period.
Widespread closures on P.E.I. for Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Dec. 25 and 26 are both statutory holidays on Prince Edward Island, meaning many businesses and services will be closed or on reduced hours. It’s best to call ahead if you’re thinking about venturing out anywhere this week.
All of the supermarkets closed on Boxing Day 2024
A handful of supermarkets have decided to stay closed on Boxing Day to allow their staff an extra day of rest and to enjoy some time with their families. Some big name stores are
Why do they call it Boxing Day? How Victorians invented the Christmas holiday
This is where Boxing Day gets its name from - find out when it was first made a bank holiday in the UK, who celebrates it and why America don't.
Next Boxing Day sale 2024: Deals to shop right now
T his year, the highly anticipated Next Boxing Day sale is online only on the Thursday 26 December. Next stores will open again at 6am on Friday 27 December with their Boxing Day

All Premier League Fixtures on Boxing Day 2024

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Manchester United kings of Premier League Boxing Day matches with most wins
Manchester United have topped the Premier League Boxing Day games ranking as the club with the most victories. The ...
Full Amazon Prime Boxing Day pundit line-up revealed as classic Xmas poem re-written
Amazon Prime have rewritten the classing poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' ahead of broadcasting eight Premier League ...
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Albrighton and Woodland Hunt returns to Newport this Boxing Day
Boxing Day is traditionally a staple in the hunting calendar, and is the day some of Shropshire's most high-profile ...
Amazon Boxing Day sale: Here's everything that's already marked down — 50 of the absolute best deals in Canada
Boxing Day is still officially three days away, but you can already save hundreds on Apple, Amazon Fire, KitchenAid, Shark ...
Boxing Day opening times for UK stores from Ikea to Boots, M&S, Argos and Primark
Many UK stores are operating limited opening hours between Christmas and New Year with some of the larger retailers keeping ...
Lululemon’s Boxing Day Event Came Early This Year
Lululemon’s Boxing Day event has kicked off a little early this year. Here are all of the best offers we spotted.
Boxing Day ITV7: £100k Jackpot jumper if Constitution Hill wins
Racing on Boxing Day is the ultimate Christmas treat for jumps fans with Kempton hosting the Grade 1 King George VI Chase, ...
Game of Boxing Day: Hearts v Hibs
Boxing Day kicks off with a festive cracker at Tynecastle as Edinburgh's big two, Hearts and Hibernian, meet for the second ...