Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26, a day after Christmas. Boxing Day is meant for giving gifts, money and donations to the people in need. The name Boxing Day is derived from the word Christmas Box.

Boxing Day has become a favoured festive tradition in the UK as people spend time with the families, shop in the sales or watch some football - but where did the name come from?

Perhaps not surprisingly, as with most of our modern Aussie Christmas traditions, the name ‘Boxing Day’ originates from England, where it is thought to have been celebrated for centuries.

Originally a day for the wealthy to give gifts to the poor, Boxing Day is now well-celebrated holiday in several parts of the world.

As usual in England, the fixture list is bursting at the seams around the festive period, which is a huge tradition up and down the country.

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.

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.

And whether this is your first year observing the holiday, or it's a staple in your home, we've got 50 Happy Boxing Day Greetings and Wishes for you to share! Boxing Day (also known as "Saint Stephen's Day" or "The Feast of Saint Stephen"),

Boxing Day has made a significant place in the sporting calendar with several top-flight cricket and football matches happening on December 26 every year.