Christmas Day means no work and no school for millions across the United States, but what about the day after?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order proclaiming Dec. 26 (as well as Christmas Eve) a federal holiday in 2025, but some countries already recognize the date as its own holiday.
Boxing Day, observed in Britain, Canada, and beyond, is a celebration believed to have originated in Victorian times. While the holiday did not make its way to the U.S. with the early colonists, it is still popular elsewhere, giving revelers not only another day free from work, but a second flurry of gift-giving, shopping, eating, and sports-watching.
Here's what to know about Boxing Day, its origins, and how it became the celebration it is today.
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, on Dec. 26. It is usually marked by gift-giving, celebrations and sporting events.
