Happy Boxing Day to those who celebrate. It’s known in some parts of the world as St. Stephen’s Day, named for an early martyr who unfortunately earned much of his historic significance after ...

St. Stephen's Day is more widely recognized in Ireland and other European countries. Why don't Americans recognize Boxing Day? The U.S. is one of the few English-speaking countries that does not ...

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas ... The 26 also coincides with St. Stephen’s Day, a holiday celebrated in parts of Europe and named after the first Christian martyr who ...

Boxing Day is a day that began in Britain centuries ... While both days are celebrated on Dec. 26, St. Stephen’s Day is a religious holiday that's also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.

Many people believe that the tradition of Boxing Day began in churches in the Middle Ages, where parishioners would collect money for the poor. It was thought this was done to honour St Stephen ...

In that case, the holiday is observed on the following Monday. Boxing Day occurs on the same day as the Christian feast day of St. Stephen. St. Stephen is the patron saint of bricklayers and ...

In that case, the holiday is observed on the following Monday. Boxing Day occurs on the same day as the Christian feast day of St. Stephen. St. Stephen is the patron saint of bricklayers and ...

It has to be noted that Boxing Day is also St. Stephen's Day. Is December 26 a holiday in the US? However, the United States does not observe Boxing Day as a national holiday. In the U.S ...

The annual St. Patrick's Day Invitational Boxing Tournament, held at Peter Welch's Gym in South Boston, is a long-standing tradition that brings together local young hopefuls and world-class fighters.