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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Ospreys' derby with Scarlets moved from Boxing Day Ospreys move their traditional Boxing Day match against Scarlets to the Saturday before Christmas because of Swansea City fixture clash.BBC Sport - Published | |
Public warned not to approach man wanted over Boxing Day stabbingPolice have appealed for the public's help in finding a suspected knifeman after a fatal stabbing on Boxing Day - but warned people not to approach him.Sky News - Published | |
10-year-old girl and man, 66, die in Boxing Day crashA 10-year-old girl and a 66-year-old man have died after a car crash on Boxing Day.Sky News - Published | |
Man stabbed to death named as police appeal for witnesses to 'argument'A man stabbed to death on Boxing Day in east London has been named as Michael John Murphy.Sky News - Published | |
Police investigate alleged racist remark aimed at MorrisPolice investigate an alleged racist remark aimed at Luton striker Carlton Morris during his side's Boxing Day win at Sheffield United.BBC Sport - Published | |
Top three take wins in festive Premiership gamesTop three Linfield, Larne and Cliftonville secure Boxing Day derby wins, while Ballymena United, Glenavon and Loughgall also take victories.BBC Sport - Published | |
Newcastle punished by Forest transition threat - HoweNewcastle 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 | |
In pictures: UK splashes, shops and races its way through Boxing DayPeople across the UK have been enjoying traditional Boxing Day activities by going swimming, shopping and watching sport.Sky News - Published | |
Dundee v Celtic - champions unchanged as Rudden returnsDundee host Celtic in Boxing Day's sole Scottish Premiership fixture. Follow radio and text coverage.BBC Sport - Published | |
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain issued across UK in days after ChristmasAs many begin to travel home after Christmas celebrations, the weather is set to remain unsettled, with a number of yellow weather warnings for ice, rain and wind in place from Boxing Day onwards.Sky News - Published | |
Welsh teams aim for Boxing Day bragging rightsAs 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 | |
Bravemansgame and Allaho among King George runnersBravemansgame and Allaho are among contenders for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gerri Colombe & Allaho among King George entriesGerri Colombe and Allaho remain among the entries as eight horses are confirmed for the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.BBC Sport - Published | As UK braces for new internet traffic record, here are some tips to help your broadband at XmasThe UK's largest broadband provider is expecting demand to hit a new high on Boxing Day.Sky News - Published |
Police officer jailed over Boxing Day crash that left boy, 15, with life-changing injuries A police officer has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after hitting a teenager with her squad car which left the boy with life-changing injuries.Sky News - Published | Cody Fisher described as 'brave' and 'caring' as funeral held for footballer stabbed in nightclub Tributes have been paid to "brave" and "caring" Cody Fisher who was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day.Sky News - Published |
Nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was killed to remain closed for goodThe 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 | 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 |
Two charged with murder after footballer Cody Fisher stabbed to death in nightclub on Boxing DayTwo people have been charged with murder and affray after footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed to death in a nightclub on Boxing Day.Sky News - Published | Nightclub where footballer was stabbed to death has licence suspendedThe nightclub where footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed to death on Boxing Day has had its licence suspended.Sky News - Published |
Third man arrested on suspicion of murder after footballer was stabbed to death in Birmingham nightclubA third man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed to death in a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day, West Midlands Police has said.Sky News - Published | Two teenage boys charged with murder of British mother-of-two in Australia Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of a British mother-of-two who was killed while defending her home in Australia on Boxing Day.Sky News - Published |
Man, 62, killed after being hit by police car A 62-year-old man died after being hit by a police car in Livingston on Boxing Day, Scotland's police investigations commissioner has said.Sky News - Published | Three killed and five injured in Boxing Day vehicle crash Three people have died, and a woman and four children have been injured in a road crash in County Tyrone.Sky News - Published |
Premier League makes bumper return after World Cup Premier League football resumes with a feast of Boxing Day fixtures which produces 25 goals, as table-toppers Arsenal show no signs of letting up.BBC Sport - Published | Soap star Gary Lucy jokes he has 'nine lives' after Boxing Day car crash The actor Gary Lucy believes "somebody was watching over him" after he survived an apparent Boxing Day car crash that mangled the car.Sky News - Published |
URC highlights: Dragons 24-29 Cardiff Watch highlights of Cardiff’s last gasp dramatic win over Dragons at Rodney Parade on Boxing Day in the United Rugby Championship.BBC Sport - Published | Boxing Day shoppers up by half but still lower than before pandemic The number of Boxing Day shoppers rose by 50% across the UK but remained below pre-pandemic levels as cost of living pressures weigh on consumers.Sky News - Published |
Cardiff boss Hudson eyes Boxing Day triumph Manager Mark Hudson believes a Cardiff City win against Queens Park Rangers on Boxing Day would be perfect festive gift for his players.BBC Sport - Published | Calls for crackdown on hunting 'loophole' ahead of Boxing Day parades The government is facing calls to crack down on a hunting loophole after figures suggested that hundreds of suspected illegal incidents took place in just five weeks.Sky News - Published |
Spurs boss Conte may rest all his World Cup stars Tottenham boss Antonio Conte suggests he will only select players who were not involved in the World Cup for his side's Boxing Day match at Brentford.BBC Sport - Published | No trains to run on Boxing Day due to latest strike action There will be no trains running in the UK on Boxing Day due to the second of two days of industrial action.Sky News - Published |
Festive form guide as Boxing Day bonanza beckons A look at how the 2022-23 Premiership season has unfolded so far ahead of the traditional Boxing day derby fixtures on Monday.BBC Sport - Published | Listen: Non-league commentaries Listen to BBC Radio commentary from the Boxing Day fixtures in the National League, National League South & National League NorthBBC Sport - Published |
EFL Cup reaction, Man City v Liverpool build-up and Premier League news conferencesLooking back at Wednesday's EFL Cup and ahead to Man City v Liverpool and the Premier League's return on Boxing Day.BBC Sport - Published | How Premier League looks at World Cup breakAs the Premier League takes its World Cup break, BBC Sport looks at the state of play and who could come out flying on Boxing Day.BBC Sport - Published |
More than 500 children admitted to hospital with COVID in England in week to Boxing Day A total of 512 children were admitted to hospital with COVID in England in the week leading up to Boxing Day, figures have revealed.Sky News - Published | Shoppers stay home on Boxing Day as footfall drops by almost half on pre-COVID levels Footfall at shopping sites across the UK on Boxing Day fell to almost half of levels seen pre-pandemic, figures show.Sky News - Published |
Morris dancers ditch 'blackface' tradition after 500 years A troupe of morris dancers have ditched their tradition of wearing black face paint during their Boxing Day tour.Sky News - Published | 'Shame on you!' - Emotions run high as annual Boxing Day hunt met with jeers and cheers "Shame on you! Shame on you!"Sky News - Published |
MOTD Analysis: How terrific Raheem Sterling tormented Leicester in Man City's rampant Boxing Day winMatch of the Day's Alan Shearer highlights the contribution of two-goal Raheem Sterling in Man City's incredibkle 6-3 Boxing Day win over Leicester City.BBC Sport - Published | Around 8,000 flights cancelled globally over Christmas weekend due to COVID-19 Around 8,000 flights were cancelled globally between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as airlines experienced staff shortages due to COVID-19.Sky News - Published |
'A roller-coaster, so a typical Boxing Day': First four games produce 22 goalsEvery year the 1963 Boxing Day results get plastered all over social media - is it time for the 2021 scores to join them?BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Sportscene - Scottish Premiership highlightsWatch highlights of the Boxing Day Scottish Premiership matches on BBC Scotland's Sportscene.BBC Sport - Published |
Manchester City v Leicester CityLive coverage of Boxing Day's Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City.BBC Sport - Published | Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa boss to miss two Premier League games after positive Covid-19 testAston Villa boss Steven Gerrard will miss Sunday's Boxing Day game at home to Chelsea and Tuesday's trip to Leeds after a positive Covid-19 test.BBC Sport - Published |
Ashes: England-Australia Melbourne Test - tourists make four changes for Boxing DayZak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow are among four changes made by England for the must-win third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.BBC Sport - Published | Nightclubs in Northern Ireland to close from Boxing Day as nation records highest number of daily COVID casesNightclubs in Northern Ireland will close from Boxing Day as part of new COVID measures.Sky News - Published |
Why a cardboard box shortage is escalating across the UK You can't have Christmas without cardboard, or Boxing Day without a box for that matter.Sky News - Published | Sturgeon imposes new restrictions on large events and indoor hospitality from Boxing DayFootball fans won't be allowed in stadiums and Hogmanay events will be cancelled as Nicola Sturgeon imposes new restrictions in Scotland from Boxing Day.Sky News - Published |
