Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, has a long history rooted in gift-giving and generosity. Once a day for distributing "Christmas boxes" to servants and the less fortunate, it has evolved into a major shopping holiday with huge sales, sports events, and charitable traditions. While many assume it relates to boxing as a sport, the name actually comes from the tradition of giving boxed gifts. Learn more about the history and modern celebrations of this popular holiday.
