Why is the day after Christmas called Boxing Day?

Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas every year. Despite the name, the holiday has ...
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What is Boxing Day and why don't most Americans celebrate? Everything you need to know

The most miserable day of the year has to be the day after Christmas. You spend the previous 48 hours having a blast with your family. You're wrapping and exchanging gifts, eating food, watching ...
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Why English Premier League schedule on Boxing Day isn't full, only has 1 game

That's not true in 2025, at least not to the extent it usually is. On this year's Boxing Day, this Friday, the day after Christmas, Dec. 26: There's just one game. There's just one match on Dec. 26, ...

Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks

The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as ...

Merry Christmas! Is the stock market closed today?

Is the stock market open on Christmas Day? No. The New York Stock Exchange closed at 1 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 24. It will reopen at the normal time Friday.

Is mail delivered, are banks open? What to know after Trump made Dec. 26 a federal holiday

The question comes back to an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week about federal workers on Dec. 24 and ...