Across the pond and in other Commonwealth countries, however, Dec. 26 is yet a continuation of the Christmas holiday called Boxing Day. Observed in Britain, Canada, and beyond, the celebration is ...

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 ...

and with football as a part of the tradition, it has become a special occasion for enjoying thrilling matches. The origins of Boxing Day are believed to date back to the 19th century, when it was ...

it has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. Instead, it's a day steeped in a variety of traditions - from stoning to gift boxes and sailor superstitions. Here's everything you need to know ...

The Ventnor Boxing Day swim is an annual tradition on the Isle of Wight. The conditions were good for the swim, which began at midday. The event, which has run since 1980, draws hundreds of ...

Boxing Day is steeped in charitable tradition. During the reign of Queen Victoria, charitable boxes – collections of money – would have been given out at the doors of churches to the needy.

Hundreds of people turned out to watch two of Scarborough's much-loved Boxing Day traditions - one of which is more than 130-years-old. The day started with a football match between fishermen and ...

The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some ... for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day. Like many royals before them, hunting has always been a ...

Swimmers carried on the Boxing Day tradition despite concerns about water quality at Bridlington's South Beach Swimmers braved the cold waters of the North Sea for an annual Boxing Day dip.