Boxing Day

Commonwealth nations holiday on 26 December

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Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide. Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. The attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place on 27 or 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday. Boxing Day is also concurrent with the Christian festival Saint Stephen's Day.

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Police investigate alleged racist remark aimed at Morris Police investigate an alleged racist remark aimed at Luton striker Carlton Morris during his side's Boxing Day win at Sheffield United. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
Top three take wins in festive Premiership games Top three Linfield, Larne and Cliftonville secure Boxing Day derby wins, while Ballymena United, Glenavon and Loughgall also take victories. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
Newcastle punished by Forest transition threat - Howe Newcastle boss Eddie Howe blames "a combination of things that went wrong" for his side's 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
In pictures: UK splashes, shops and races its way through Boxing Day People across the UK have been enjoying traditional Boxing Day activities by going swimming, shopping and watching sport. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2023

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Welsh teams aim for Boxing Day bragging rights As people recover from their Christmas Day excess, Wales rugby players and coaches will be preparing for arguably the biggest day of the domestic calendar. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023	Bravemansgame and Allaho among King George runners Bravemansgame and Allaho are among contenders for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2023
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Nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was killed to remain closed for good The nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was killed in a knife attack on Boxing Day will remain closed for good after Birmingham City Council permanently removed its operating licence. Sky News - Published on January 24, 2023	Family of Cody Fisher say they have been left 'broken' after footballer was killed on Boxing Day The mother of a 23-year-old footballer stabbed to death in a Birmingham nightclub has told Sky News her "life sentence" started on Boxing Day, the day her son was killed. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2023
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