Boxing Day games are a long-standing tradition in England Ian MacNicol/Getty Images The ripped wrapping paper has been cleared away, leftover turkey is firmly on the menu, and most people are off work as that hazy period between Christmas Day and New Year ...

For much of the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But the United States isn't one of those countries. So, what exactly is it? Think of it as a super-packed holiday that combines shopping, gift-giving and sports-watching.

LONDON — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it: While no ...