President Trump proclaimed Dec. 26 a federal holiday in 2025, but some countries already recognize the date as its own holiday.

The LONDON — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday

Boxing Day, observed on December 26, blends historic traditions of charity with modern customs like shopping, gatherings, and sports. Here’s how the holiday began and why it’s still widely celebrated around the world.

Dane Patrick Dorgu fired a superb volley into the corner to record his first goal for the club. Benjamin Sesko struck the crossbar shortly before Lewis Hall did the same at the other end. The result sees the hosts rise to fifth, while Eddie Howe's side remain in 11th in the table.

I don’t know if any of y’all actually celebrate Boxing Day but I suppose if you watch the English Premier League, this is a big day (even though there’s only one game on Boxing Day this year). Anyways, I hope everybody is continuing to take it easy out there. Here’s a random clip:

Americans get a day off after Christmas, but it’s not the Boxing Day the UK and Canada celebrate. What is Boxing Day? Here's what to know

This year, the Skipton Boxing Day Dip, which takes place at Cobo Bay, will feature an appearance from local actor Dean Hollingsworth dressed as a Karfelon Android to help raise money for charity. Mr Hollingsworth played the character more than 40 years ago in the Doctor Who episode Timelash alongside the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker.

Shouts and cheers filled the air at a north side park Friday as players gathered for traditional pick-up rugby games.

Between upgrading your tech or finally replacing that painfully slow tablet, now's a great time to check Amazon Canada's Boxing Day sale. We spotted a solid lineup of Apple iPads, watches, AirPods and other Apple gadgets on sale, with discounts that will save you a pretty penny.