There are a few theories about where Boxing Day got its name, but there is one correct answer. It is nothing to do with the sport of boxing

December 26 marks 20 years since a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that killed 230,000 people including 26 Australians.

Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. Despite the name, the holiday has nothing to do with the sport of boxing or returning boxes or presents.

Originally a day for the wealthy to give gifts to the poor, Boxing Day is now well-celebrated holiday in several parts of the world.

Despite the name, Boxing Day has little to do with packaging or a jab-cross-hook combo. The holiday, most famously celebrated in the U.K. and its commonwealth, has its roots in kindness and goodwill.

Boxing Day has made a significant place in the sporting calendar with several top-flight cricket and football matches happening on December 26 every year.

Premier League football. The day has been marked on the competition's calendar for so many years now it's become a firm tradition. Other leagues around Europe take a break over Christmas and New Year,