Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K.

While many in the U.S. are back to work or enjoying the last of Christmas break, many other countries are celebrating Boxing ...

According to Britannica, Boxing Day is a holiday that started through the church. Churches collected donations from parishioners throughout the year and gave boxes of those donations to the poor ...

The exact origin of Boxing Day is unclear, according to the Associated Press. Some believe it comes from the alms boxes churches put out to collect donations for the less fortunate. Others ...

The name Boxing Day is derived from the word Christmas Box. This is because, on this day, the rich and well-to-do people gave Christmas box presents to their servants and the poor. This day is ...

Boxing Day is an an official bank holiday in Britain, Canada, New Zealand and most of Australia. While boxes aren't typically given to the poor anymore, it's not unusual for service employees to ...

Boxing Day is a day that began in Britain centuries ago, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. "During the Victorian Era — 1837 to 1901 — the upper class would box up leftover food ...

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. History.com explains ...