Why December 26 Is Called 'Boxing Day' In The Sporting World
Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 2:32 a.m. | Source: NewsX
Boxing Day, which falls on the 26th of December, was first celebrated as a day of giving ‘Christmas boxes’ to the poor, needy and workers after Christmas. The day became a public holiday closely linked with the major sporting events, especially football in England and the famous Boxing Day cricket Test.
