Sword dancer celebrates his 50th Boxing Day event
A sword dancer who has performed at his club's Boxing Day event for 50 consecutive years was commemorated with a special award earlier. Ray Ellison is the team leader of the Grenoside Sword Dancers in Sheffield and has been a performer and its chief musician since 1974 – even during Covid.
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Happy Boxing Day! Why doesn't US celebrate this holiday?
Boxing Day is celebrated each year on the day after Christmas, on Dec. 26. It's not a holiday that made its way to the U.S.
Hundreds take part in annual Boxing Day run
More than 1,000 people dressed in an array of festive outfits took part in a town's Boxing Day run. Clevedon Athletic Club has been hosting the north Somerset four-mile (6.4km) race since 1977. Race director Andy Heyes called it a "massive tradition".
Why is it called Boxing Day? What to know about the Dec. 26 holiday
To many, Dec. 26 is simply the day after Christmas, the second night of Hanukkah. But to others, it's Boxing Day.
The real reason for Boxing Day and it's not what you think
Boxing Day is a day of traditions in the UK and even though most Brits have a routine they usually follow for the day, many don't actually know the reason behind the day. The day after Christmas is a day for leftover sandwiches,
Swimmers brave cold waters for Boxing Day tradition
Crowds of swimmers have braved the cold waters of the English Channel for a festive dip in the sea. The Ventnor Boxing Day swim is an annual tradition on the Isle of Wight. The conditions were good for the swim, which began at midday. The event, which has run since 1980, draws hundreds of spectators to Ventnor, the island's most southernmost beach.
How to use your Christmas dinner leftovers on Boxing Day
Robert Thompson was awarded an MBE for services to the hospitality sector after his cooking helped promote the Isle of Wight as a new food destination. This year, he opened RTCafeGrill on the island and is relaunching his eponymous Thompson’s in 2025.
It's Boxing Day and the beat goes on: The NFL won't let up; CFP never had a chance
The NFL had to go out of its way to dominate Christmas this year, since it was on a Wednesday. It came after blowing the CFP ...
Hundreds without power overnight on Boxing Day amid storms in southwest B.C.
Hundreds of people on Vancouver Island were without power overnight heading into Boxing Day, as a windstorm battered B.C.'s ...
Boxing Day sales 2024 live: Top deals to shop today at Lush, Space NK, Next and more
Top deals to shop today at Lush, Space NK, Next and more - Retailers like Currys, Ganni and M&S are leading the festive ...
High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home
Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, initial footfall ...
FitFlop launches Boxing Day sale that slashes the price of must-have footwear by up to 50%
For anyone shopping for shoes this Boxing Day, look no further than FitFlop's impressive sale that's axing price tags on all ...
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Boxing Day chaos at Dover as ferry passengers face 90-minute
It comes just a day after dozens of migrants were intercepted crossing the English Channel in small boats amid calm seas ...
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Boxing Day travel misery as a number of trains cancelled across the UK
Thise travelling in Boxing Day may be affected by cancellation and disruption. Train stations and airports remain busy ...
Pressure mounts over Boxing Day hunts as ministers accused of ‘unjustified’ law change
The government is under growing pressure over its manifesto pledge to ban trail hunting, as plans to change the law have been ...