What is Boxing Day? | National Geographic

What is Boxing Day and when is it celebrated? Despite having the word “boxing“ in its name, this 19th-century holiday has little to do with jabs or hooks. Learn about the origins of this “bonus holiday“ and how it is celebrated today through shopping, feasts, and sport. ➡ Subscribe: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: What is Boxing Day? | National Geographic National Geographic