the Premier League in England hosts one of the most special matchdays just after Christmas. This is the famous Boxing Day, a series of fixtures scheduled for December 26. Often referred to as a ...

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 ...

So what is Boxing Day and how did it come to such prominence? Here's a brief run-through of its history and tradition in the UK. Boxing Day falls on December 26 every year. Always the day ...

Instead, it's a day steeped in a variety of traditions ... British holiday. Boxing Day falls on December 26th, the day after Christmas, and is a public holiday in the UK. It's an extra day ...

The Royal Family take part in many traditions ... of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed ...

Monterey residents are discovering the history and traditions of Boxing Day, a holiday celebrated on Dec. 26 primarily in the UK and Canada."Well, there's Kwanzaa and Boxing Day," one resident ...

It's common practice for shops across the UK to close on Christmas ... it may also be a a long-standing tradition for them to remain closed on Boxing Day. From a practical perspective, the ...

They also were given the day off. Since 1958 Boxing Day has been the main festive day which football has been played on throughout the leagues in the UK. And that tradition stuck. It is a national ...