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.

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.

Adelaide could hit 37C on Christmas Day, Melbourne 40C on Boxing Day and parts of Sydney hotter than even that later in the week.

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 around Europe take a break over Christmas and New Year,

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.