I grew up in Ireland, where many people refer to the day after Christmas (December 26) as “St Stephen’s Day”, which is the feast day for the patron saint of horses. Historically, this was also Lá an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Christmas may have been on most people’s minds, but don’t forget about Boxing Day. If you’re unsure what the holiday is all about, ...

Boxing Day, which takes place across the UK and some of the Commonwealth on the day after Christmas, on December 26. This year, it lands on a Friday. However, being very little to do with the sport or ...

LONDON — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday ...

For much of the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But the United States isn't one of those countries. So, what exactly is it? Think of it as a super-packed holiday that ...

WASHINGTON — After Christmas Day, the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day. This year, it's Friday. Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after ...

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on Dec. 26 in many English-speaking countries, but not the United States. Originating in the United Kingdom, the day was traditionally for giving gifts to service ...