Boxing Day 2024: History, significance, and meaning behind the name
2 weeks ago

Boxing Day 2024: History, significance, and meaning behind the name

India Today  

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26 each year, the day following Christmas. SIGNIFICANCE OF BOXING DAY Charity and giving back The day emphasises the spirit of giving, reflecting the values of kindness and gratitude. Sporting traditions: Boxing Day is synonymous with sporting events like football matches in England and cricket games in Commonwealth nations. BOXING DAY IN MODERN TIMES In England, it remains a time for family, sports, and shopping. Boxing Day has evolved into a blend of historical traditions and modern consumerism, yet its essence of giving and gratitude endures.

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Boxing Day: What is it and why it is celebrated a day after Christmas?
2 weeks ago

Boxing Day: What is it and why it is celebrated a day after Christmas?

India TV News  

Boxing Day is celebrated a day after Christmas Day, i.e., on December 26. While Christmas commemorates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, Boxing Day is meant for gifting to underprivileged people. Boxing Day is meant for giving gifts, money and donations to the people in need. The name Boxing Day is derived from the word Christmas Box. Stores run discounts …

Boxing Day 2024: Origins, traditions, and the spirit of giving you should know
2 weeks ago

Boxing Day 2024: Origins, traditions, and the spirit of giving you should know

Live Mint  

Many people in the US, the UK, Canada, and other parts of the world eagerly look forward to Boxing Day. The name "Boxing Day" comes from the tradition of the wealthy giving Christmas boxes—small gifts or monetary donations—to their servants, tradespeople, and the poor. In many ways, Boxing Day represented a kind of "Christmas for the less fortunate" and offered …

Boxing Day 2024: Full list of Premier League 2024-25 matches on December 26
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Boxing Day 2024: Full list of Premier League 2024-25 matches on December 26

The Hindu  

While most European top-flight leagues give a break in fixtures during the festive period, England stands in complete contrast. As per tradition, it hosts one of the year’s most special matchdays just after Christmas, known as Boxing Day. Boxing Day, which is the day right after Christmas, is often known as a “second Christmas.” Its roots date back almost to …

What is Boxing Day in cricket and football? How a particular date in December became a tradition in sporting world
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What is Boxing Day in cricket and football? How a particular date in December became a tradition in sporting world

Live Mint  

Christmas is upon us. Over the years, Boxing Day has made a special place in both cricket and football with several top-flight sporting actions taking place on December 26. But with growing popularity, Cricket Australia made it mandatory in 1980 to host one Boxing Day Test match against one a touring side during the summer in Melbourne. At a time …

What is the story behind contest after Christmas being called 'Boxing Day Test'
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What is the story behind contest after Christmas being called 'Boxing Day Test'

India Today  

India is all set to face Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. The Test match played after Christmas, commonly known as the Boxing Day Test, is named after Boxing Day, which falls on December 26. In the cricketing world, the Boxing Day Test has become a tradition, particularly in Australia, where …

Boxing Day 2024: Date, history and significance
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Boxing Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Live Mint  

Boxing Day 2024 falls on Thursday, celebrated a day after Christmas. History The origins of Boxing Day trace back to the 19th century during the Victorian era in England. For sports enthusiasts, Boxing Day holds special significance with events like the English Premier League matches and horse racing, which have become traditions. In Australia, the iconic Boxing Day Test cricket …

What Is Boxing Day Test? A Look At Team India's Boxing Day Test Records
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What Is Boxing Day Test? A Look At Team India's Boxing Day Test Records

ABP News  

The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, marking the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test. But what exactly is a Boxing Day Test, and how has India performed in this tradition? While Melbourne typically hosts the Boxing Day Test, the tradition has since spread to other parts …

What is Boxing Day Test? Why does it start on 26th December? Know here
1 year ago

What is Boxing Day Test? Why does it start on 26th December? Know here

India TV News  

India, South Africa, Australia and Pakistan are gearing up for their Boxing day Tests as 26th December is a little away from now. Boxing Day Test is a Test match played annually on the next day of Christmas i.e. From 1980 onwards, Australia hosts a Boxing Day Test every year, starting from December 26. While Melbourne hosts the Boxing Day …

Boxing day sports 2022-23: Cricket, football fixtures, venues, time in IST
2 years ago

Boxing day sports 2022-23: Cricket, football fixtures, venues, time in IST

The Hindu  

In sports, Boxing Day commemorates the return of action to the field for the first day after Christmas. Every year, December 26 is known as “Boxing Day” in all sports around the world. In football, Premier League in England is famed for its Boxing Day fixtures, while Boxing Day Test matches in Melbourne are one of the major sporting events …

Boxing Day 2022: When is Boxing Day? Date, history, significance and all you need to know
2 years ago

Boxing Day 2022: When is Boxing Day? Date, history, significance and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated a day after the festival of Christmas. Boxing Day 2022 Date: Boxing Day is traditionally recognized on December 26, but if that day falls on a Saturday, the celebration moves to the following Monday. Boxing Day 2022 History and Significance: Though the name suggests that the day might be associated with a sport, it …

Boxing Day 2022: Wishes, images, quotes to share with friends and family
2 years ago

Boxing Day 2022: Wishes, images, quotes to share with friends and family

Hindustan Times  

Boxing Day 2022: The special day is almost here. Boxing Day 2022: Wishes, images, quotes to share with friends and family A day after Christmas – December 26 – is celebrated as Boxing Day. Till date, Boxing Day is celebrated in many parts of the world, including United Kingdom, Scotland, Australia, Nigeria, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Norway and other countries. On …

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