If you live in the US, Boxing Day is probably a mystery. But in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, it’s a full-blown public holiday. It’s like their version of Black Friday, but with more leftover turkey sandwiches and less violence.
The tradition stuck because it’s just practical. After the chaos of Christmas, you need a day to rest, watch bad TV, and eat cold stuffing straight from the fridge. Then, Boxing Day sales take over, and suddenly everyone is fighting over a toaster at 6 AM. The irony of fighting over discounts on a day named after charity is not lost on me.
In fact, in some places, it’s also a major day for sports. Football (soccer) matches, horse racing, and rugby games are huge. There’s nothing quite like bundling up in a scarf and yelling at a game to work off that Christmas pudding.
Why is it called Boxing Day? History of December 26 explained | News UK
