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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.

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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.

What is Boxing Day in the United States and is it celebrated in any way?

Boxing Day, a widely celebrated public holiday in Ireland, the United Kingdom and various Commonwealth nations, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has a rich history and

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Sword dancer celebrates his 50th Boxing Day event

A sword dancer who has performed at his club's Boxing Day event for 50 consecutive years was commemorated with a special award earlier. Ray Ellison is the team leader of the Grenoside Sword Dancers in Sheffield and has been a performer and its chief musician since 1974 – even during Covid.

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Why do we refer to December 26 as Boxing Day?

Christmas where leftovers, shopping sales, winter walks as well as watching football and rugby matches are a must, as the festive celebrations continue. But how did Boxing Day come to be? Well, the origins of the occasion is debate among historians but it appears the UK public bank holiday on December 26 is a tradition that

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It's Boxing Day and the beat goes on: The NFL won't let up; CFP never had a chance

The NFL had to go out of its way to dominate Christmas this year, since it was on a Wednesday. It came after blowing the CFP ...

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Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales at London's Oxford Street

In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at ...

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Boxing Day dippers: 'It livens you up'

Swimmers braved the cold waters of the North Sea for an annual Boxing Day dip. They took the plunge at Bridlington's South ...

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'I thought the world was ending during Boxing Day tsunami - I don't know how I survived'

John Metcalfe, a Liverpool man living in Thailand, survived the Boxing Day Tsunami 20 years ago, enduring harrowing injuries ...

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High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home

Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, initial footfall ...

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Swimmers brave cold waters for Boxing Day tradition

Crowds of swimmers have braved the cold waters of the English Channel for a festive dip in the sea. The Ventnor Boxing Day ...

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FitFlop launches Boxing Day sale that slashes the price of must-have footwear by up to 50%

For anyone shopping for shoes this Boxing Day, look no further than FitFlop's impressive sale that's axing price tags on all ...

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Premier League LIVE SCORES: Fulham score 96th-min winner vs Chelsea, Man Utd vs Wolves on next – Boxing Day latest

BOXING DAY football is here – and there are some huge matches unfolding RIGHT NOW! In the early kick off, Manchester City ...

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WATCH: Wrexham star Paul Mullin scores golazo volley on Boxing Day vs. Blackpool

Wrexham may be playing in thick fog at Racecourse Ground on Boxing Day but star striker Paul Mullin delivered a strike to ...

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