Boxing Day

2022 - 12 - 26

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Big spenders set to hit Boxing Day sales (South Coast Register)

Despite inflation and cost of living pressures squeezing budgets, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) forecasted retail sales would remain strong.

The Nation Retail Association predicted a $3 billion spend in Boxing Day sales alone across Australia. The predicted spend looks to be a 7.9 per cent increase on last year's post-Christmas shopping which takes in the period from December 26 to January 15. Big spenders are expected to hit the Boxing Day sales with force as retailers prepare for a predicted $23.5 billion splurge across Australia.

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What is Boxing Day? It's more than a day to find great after ... (USA TODAY)

Boxing Day is here and we found the best after-Christmas sales available today. Get Black Friday prices with Boxing Day sales at Amazon and Walmart.

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Shane Warne Boxing Day tribute: Players and fans come together at ... (Sporting News AU)

The tributes for Shane Warne have flown in during the Boxing Day Test, with fans and players paying their respects to the legendary spinner.

And it is a wonderful opportunity I have to say this will always be his resting place here on Wurundjeri country." [#AUSvSA] [#BoxingDayTest] [pic.twitter.com/J80aGBbmvU] [December 25, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/KUi0SKnt8C] [December 25, 2022] [#BoxingDayTest] [pic.twitter.com/6cBdPERrQ6] [December 25, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/OKnhGvhTVl] [December 25, 2022] [https://t.co/To7mJMzVjD] [pic.twitter.com/44Y7WMoUml] [December 25, 2022]

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Boxing Day Test live updates: Tributes for Shane Warne on day one ... (ABC News)

Australia won the toss and put South Africa in to bat on day one of the Boxing Day Test, which will hopefully last longer than two days. Follow live.

Well played by the South African skipper. What a brilliant piece of fielding by Marnus at mid off! That's straighter down the ground from Elgar and Marnus can't chase it down. What a shot from de Bruyn, straight down the ground with a gorgeous stroke back down the pitch. He dived to his left, it would have been a stunner, but he's put it down. Someone take a photo for the next coaching manual. De Bruyn is batting to a familiar pattern. Nathan Lyon lies prostrate on the ground after a spectacular diving effort at backward point. He's tries to hook the ball away and he's just top edged the ball straight up in the air. The ball falls just safe in the vacant short point region. South Africa, having been put in, looked OK. By Simon Smale

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Boxing Day Test scorecard, Australia vs South Africa, second Test (ABC News)

Australia and South Africa meet in the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Check out all the stats and scores in our live scorecard.

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Cummins opts to bowl first on Boxing Day (cricket.com.au)

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins makes another bold call after winning the coin toss with Australia - featuring Scott Boland - to bowl first at the MCG.

There's a lot of ups and downs … "You have a dream of playing one game for Australia. "There's a lot of blood, sweat and tears that goes into this. I'm sure he's got a big game ahead of him," said Cummins. "We've been struggling a bit with the runs, so we thought we'd shift it around a bit," said Elgar, whose side was skittled for 152 and 99 at the Gabba. it doesn't look like a raging green seamer."

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LIVE: Epic Warne tribute as freak moment strikes amid 'unbelievable ... (Fox Sports)

LIVE: Epic Warne tribute as freak moment strikes amid 'unbelievable' Boland magic.

The guys are out there doing their best behind the scenes and I’m confident that they are going to get it right.” High-strike rate, took risks and his average fell in the last few years of his career just as Warner’s has done. Is he in the right frame of mind too? Warner’s an attacker and if South Africa can get him defending, there could be a chance of getting him out. Asked if he went back and forth over the decision, Cummins said: “A little bit. He couldn’t do it in Brisbane on a sporting pitch. “We’ve got to keep the belief and the players do have the belief,” he said. “We haven’t played to our potential in the last couple of Tests and we are also determined to get it right. It’s a fascinating battle between those two. “Can he survive that early onslaught from Kagiso Rabada? “His kryptonite is Kagiso Rabada at the moment and that’s his biggest challenge today,” O’Keeffe said to Fox Cricket on the ‘Test Cricket Daily’ ahead of Monday’s action. Warner will be looking to silence his critics and according to Kerry O’Keeffe, the “biggest challenge” to doing just that comes in the form of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada.

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South Africa in trouble at 58-4 in 'Boxing Day' test (Reuters)

Paceman Scott Boland earlier struck to remove Sarel Erwee for 18 before the drinks break and all-rounder Cameron Green dismissed number three Theunis de Bruyn ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Paceman Scott Boland earlier struck to remove Sarel Erwee for 18 before the drinks break and all-rounder Cameron Green dismissed number three Theunis de Bruyn for 12. MELBOURNE, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Australia grabbed four early wickets to leave South Africa in trouble at 58 for four at lunch on day one of the second test on Monday after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Retailers prepare for $23.5 billion in sales as shoppers enjoy Boxing ... (ABC News)

For the first time in two years, Australians enjoy their first Boxing Day sales without COVID-19 restrictions.

"We've had a really bad season. we'll ease into it but we'll certainly have a busy day." "Today's a much more relaxed day. It's much more convenient," Mr Zahra said. You've got to try before you buy!" It gives you a bit of a buzz actually.

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Australia's Boland Retains Spot For Boxing Day Test - iAfrica (iAfrica.com)

Scott Boland will retain his spot in Australia's team for their Boxing Day test against South Africa in Melbourne after an "underdone" Josh Hazlewood ...

Australia completed victory at the Gabba in two days and take a 1-0 lead into the second test. The final match will be played in Sydney from Jan. We talk a lot about how (as) a team we need a squad mentality and I think it’s another great example.

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Shops eye £3.6bn Boxing Day bounce as 13m people predicted to ... (Daily Mail)

Retailers are desperate to shift mountains of stock that didn't sell in the run-up to Christmas, resulting in mark-downs of up to 70 per cent.

According to YouGov research for PriceRunner UK, around one in four people will be shopping today. She added: 'Today will the first year in the past three years when normal shopping activity has resumed. Retail analyst Springboard predicts an increase in shopper numbers of 15 per cent on 2021, when Covid was still casting a cloud over the high street.

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Tributes flow for cricket legend Shane Warne before Boxing Day ... (ABC News)

The late "King Of Spin", Shane Warne, can still make the Boxing Day Test his own, with fans flocking to this year's event to honour the Australian sporting ...

So we encourage fans to remember Shane [the same way]." On Monday morning, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) announced that the Men's Test Player of the Year award will be renamed the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year at the annual Cricket Awards on January 30. "His place as a legend of Australian and world sport is assured.

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Boxing Day 2022: When is Boxing Day? Date, history, significance ... (Hindustan Times)

Boxing Day is celebrated a day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and other former and present British territories. It refers to the custom of giving ...

The St Stephen's Day and Boxing Day celebrations also involve several sporting events, including horse races and rugby. It is quite similar to the Black Friday madness in the United States. Though the name suggests that the day might be associated with a sport, it is far from that. Boxing Day is celebrated a day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and other former and present British territories. [December](https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/merry-christmas-2022-best-wishes-images-greetings-quotes-messages-to-share-101671778723196.html) 26, but if that day falls on a Saturday, the celebration moves to the following Monday. Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today,

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What is Boxing Day and how is it celebrated? (AS English)

Every year on the December 26th, many countries around the world celebrate Boxing Day. Once a day on which the upper class of British society gave gifts to ...

Ultimately, what we can say for sure is that the holiday has its roots in the giving of gifts to those less fortunate. Until 2004 when the practice was banned, it was still common for hunters in the UK to gather en masse for a large-scale Fox Hunt. With that in mind, when the 26th rolled around it was seen as an opportunity for the wealthy to show appreciation to those who had worked tirelessly during the holiday season and of course, throughout the year. What we can say, is that some theories behind the use of the word “Boxing” seem to suggest that it came from Christmas gifts, while others cite charity drives and some even reference a nautical tradition. Whether it was extravagant dinners with geese, turkey and other delicacies exquisitely prepared by kitchen staff, or massive spending on gifts, the point is that the entire British class structure worked fervently, to make the holiday season as perfect as it could be for the elites of the time. Once a day on which the upper class of British society gave gifts to their staff, it has now become one of the biggest shopping holidays on the calendar.

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Boxing Day 2022: Why it is celebrated, history, and all you need to ... (India Today)

Boxing Day is celebrated just a day after Christmas. In the case of a Saturday or Sunday falling on December 26, the following Monday is designated an ...

The day of Boxing Day is traditionally spent with family and friends, particularly those who cannot make it on Christmas Day. On Boxing Day or the day after Christmas, churches traditionally place money collection boxes for the poor. In the case of a Saturday or Sunday falling on December 26, the following Monday is designated an official public holiday.

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Boxing Day Is the Holiday America Needs to Adopt Right Now (The New York Times)

The origins of Boxing Day, which is observed in Britain, Canada and several Commonwealth countries, are English, rooted in a tradition of offering a little ...

But the true appeal of Boxing Day is not the sales, it’s the pressure it takes off Dec. Maybe Boxing Day is one of those Canadian things, like Coffee Crisp and the Tragically Hip, that seem as if they would work perfectly well in the U.S. The promise of Boxing Day — a day just for you — makes it all so much more bearable. The genius of Boxing Day is that it’s a holiday from the holidays — which means it’s the holiday we all need right about now. The origins of Boxing Day, which is observed in Britain, Canada and several Commonwealth countries, are English, rooted in a tradition of offering a little something to the poor and to servants on Dec. Above all, you can shop: Boxing Day, or properly, Boxing Week, has become the biggest shopping season of the year in Canada, outranking even Black Friday in November — a tradition Canada has borrowed from the U.S., despite celebrating Thanksgiving on a Monday in October.

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Happy Boxing Day 2022 Quotes, Wishes, Message, Greetings and ... (The Quint)

Happy Boxing Day & Christmas 2022: Boxing Day is not something related to sports. It is a day celebrated after Christmas every year.

Happy Boxing Day 2022. Because the truth is worth it.) Happy Boxing Day & Christmas 2022: Boxing Day is not something related to sports. There is no love in this world bigger than the act of kindness. Even the small act of kindness has a great value, so let us share as much as kindness as we can and make this world a better place to live. It is in giving that we receive. “Giving does not only precede receiving; it is the reason for it. We make a life by what we give. “We make a living by what we get. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime. The thrill of taking lasts a day. It is a day celebrated after Christmas every year.

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Boxing Day Sales 2022: Best deals, sales and date of Christmas ... (The Scotsman)

Here is a list of when the biggest UK retailers will begin their Boxing Day sales, and when do they end? – including brands like M&S, John Lewis and Next.

Even huge sport retailers like JD Sports have started their Christmas mega sale, while Rangers FC have slashed up to 60% deals to fans looking for the latest merchandise. However, these days it is more associated with huge sale and store discounts. You can usually bank on some of Scotland’s biggest retailers offering huge discounts as they reopen their doors following the [Christmas](https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/christmas-day-television-2022-a-full-guide-to-which-films-specials-and-kids-shows-are-on-tv-christmas-day-3960811) day festivities. The sports store already has its Boxing Day sales underway, with up to 50% off is a ‘mega deal’ sale. The clothing retailer are currently offering up to 50% off clothes and accessories. The online clothing retailer is currently offering up to 80% off products, although this sale will end on December 27.

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What is Boxing Day; when and how is it celebrated? (CNBCTV18)

The Boxing Day holiday was made official in the United Kingdom in 1871, as well as in a number of other Commonwealth nations like Scotland, Ireland, ...

The Boxing Day holiday was made official in the United Kingdom in 1871, as well as in a number of other Commonwealth nations like Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. They were expected to work on Christmas and the next day was when their employers would load up boxes with gifts, cash, and leftovers from Christmas for them, something like a holiday bonus. Traditionally, it was the day to distribute gifts among the poor but in the present century, it is regarded as a public holiday when people spend time with their families.

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UK retailers face quieter Boxing Day amid cost of living crisis (The Guardian)

An estimated £3.8bn will be spent on 26 December, down almost 4% on last year.

More than a third of this year’s Boxing Day bargain hunting is expected to be done online, where £1.25bn will be spent. [ the mix of strikes and snow before Christmas](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/14/uk-shoppers-and-workers-kept-home-by-rail-strikes-and-cold-snap-data-shows). Adding to the dampener on the traditional post-Christmas shopping spree is the fact that multiple major chains – including Aldi, Iceland, John Lewis, Pets at Home, Poundland and Beaverbrooks – will be closed on Boxing Day. The expected fall in Boxing Day trade compared with last year continues a long decline in popularity of the annual shopping tradition, as the rise of the US-inspired November discount day Many are carrying on a tradition started in the pandemic, and in some cases even earlier, of rewarding hard-working staff with a day of rest after the busy festive shopping season. Retailers are preparing for a quieter Boxing Day this year despite freedom from pandemic restrictions as the cost of living crisis weighs on shoppers’ budgets.

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Boxing Day supermarket opening hours for Tesco, Asda, Aldi and ... (Daily Express)

Retail trading hours tend to vary over the festive season. Here's when the major supermarkets are open on Boxing Day.

However, certain Shell sites will be open as an exception. [Christmas](/latest/christmas) Day, many of us may find we have empty fridges by December 26. [Waitrose](/latest/waitrose) stores across the UK will be closed on Boxing Day. [Asda](/latest/asda) will be open between 9am and 6pm on Boxing Day. [store locator](https://storelocator.asda.com//?tag=exp098-20) for accurate information on individual stores. [Tesco](/latest/tesco) Extras and Superstores will be open between 9am and 6pm.

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Mumming: The Boxing Day hunt, but not as you know it (BBC News)

The ancient Christmas-time tradition of mumming is marked with dead birds, drama and drinking.

"A lot of our work is in schools and the faces of children when they see the masks and costumes is very special, often there is a spark of fear which quickly turns to delight," programme manager Clare Jennings said. "They all have died away, tradition has fallen a good bit and that's where the good work of the Armagh Rhymers gives it a profile." "If there was enough sandwiches made by the women, and enough drink, it would carry on to a second night. "They gather the money and then they have a dance. "It's a midwinter fertility rite, marked by the death of the hero and the revival, in the depths of midwinter there is hope, the sun will come back in the spring," explained Jim Ledwith from the Mummers Foundation in County Fermanagh. "The wrenboys are a different sort of tradition, they only go out on St Stephen's Day to perform song and music, these are one-day wonders," Jim explained.

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Boxing Day 2022 sales begin: today's top UK offers (Radio Times)

This Boxing Day, we are bringing you the very best deals, from electric toothbrushes and vacuum cleaners to phones and tablets.

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About the Day of Goodwill (formerly Boxing Day) (Krugersdorp News)

In British society, Boxing Day was a Middle Ages holiday on which wealthier employers gave boxes to less-privileged members of society such as servants and workers. Photo: Pexels/ Pixabay. Until 1994, the day after Christmas (December 26) was known as ...

These boxes often contained money, food and useful items”. The day is now meant for sharing festive cheer and goodwill among all people”. A second source says that, “the Day of Goodwill is a South African holiday that allows many people to give back to society after the Christmas holiday”, while another source revealed that “In British society, Boxing Day was a Middle Ages holiday on which wealthier employers gave boxes to less-privileged members of society such as servants and workers.

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Cameron Green tears through South Africa on Boxing Day for first ... (ABC News)

A worrying finger injury to Mitchell Starc is eased by a stunning spell from Cameron Green to end South Africa's innings cheaply on day one of the Boxing ...

He returned to the field with his middle finger strapped late in the day, but immediately returned to the sheds once it was clear the end was nigh for the Proteas' batting effort. He passed 50 for the first time in Test matches with a shot that exemplified his innings, a sweetly timed lofted drive down the ground off Lyon for four, which was inches from being caught by a diving Starc at long-on. Verreyne's knock was similar to his first innings in Brisbane, when he top-scored with 64 of South Africa's 152 after being sent in on a Gabba greentop, while Jansen notched his first Test half-century. Having been sent in to bat for the second straight Test by Australia captain Pat Cummins, South Africa lost four wickets on the first morning of the second Test and another just after lunch, before Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen put on 112 runs for the sixth wicket. Verreynne and Jansen's 112 for the sixth wicket was just the third century partnership South Africa had managed from 11 Test matches in 2022. Labuschagne was again in the heart of the action after the long break, spectacularly catching Khaya Zondo (5) on a full-length dive at mid-off, before Verreynne and Jansen steadied the ship after being united with their team floundering at 5-67.

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Boxing Day 2022: Date, history, significance, and more about this ... (Economic Times)

Boxing Day is celebrated on the next day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and British territories. People give money and presents to the needy on this ...

Boxing Day is primarily celebrated in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries. It is not celebrated like a grand festival in the US. Stephen’s Day by the natives of Contrary to its name, Boxing Day is all about giving gifts to the needy. The theory shared by History.com gave another perspective on Boxing Day history. As part of the holiday bonus, the rich showered them with boxes filled with gifts, money, and food leftovers on the next day after Christmas Day.

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What is Boxing Day, and why is it marked on the day after Christmas? (The Indian Express)

Australia South Africa Cricket Teams on the field. South African players sing their national anthem ahead of play in the second cricket test between South ...

India has played Boxing Day Test matches in Australia in 1985, 1991, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2020. Football and cricket matches are scheduled to take place, in hopes that this would improve the events’ viewership as it is a public holiday. According to Australia Broadcasting Corporation, the history can be traced back to how in 1892, the stadium hosted a Sheffield Shield match which started a tradition of Christmas period clashes between Victoria and New South Wales. Countries such as the UK and Australia see public holidays on the day as well. Others believe it comes from the post-Christmas custom of churches placing boxes outside their doors to collect money for distribution to less-fortunate members of society in need of Christmas cheer. It was particularly important as many countries in the Global North see biting temperatures prevail.

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5 fun-filled local spots to visit on Boxing Day (Berea Mail)

BOXING Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide. Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, nowadays, Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday or a day for family time.

With a water park, aquarium, reptile zoo, dolphin shows and much more, the entire family will have a blast at the popular Durban festive spot. This Municipal Park and zoo offers a fun and educational day for the kids. Visitors can park on the Marine Parade and spend a fun-filled day at the local amusement park. The stadium is also home to The People’s Park where you can take advantage of the green space or head over to the People’s Park Café to pop in for a light weekend lunch, or unwind over Saturday morning coffee. The Durban Botanic Gardens curates major collections such as cycads, palms and orchids, and in the true tradition of a botanic garden, which is really several gardens within one. The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a football stadium in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party.

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About the Day of Goodwill (formerly Boxing Day) | Randfontein Herald (Randfontein Herald)

In British society, Boxing Day was a Middle Ages holiday on which wealthier employers gave boxes to less-privileged members of society such as servants and ...

The day is now meant for sharing festive cheer and goodwill among all people”. These boxes often contained money, food and useful items”. Until 1994, the day after Christmas (December 26) was known as Boxing Day in South Africa, but since the dawn of the new democracy, it has been renamed, and is now known as the Day of Goodwill.

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How is Boxing Day celebrated and who celebrates it? (MARCA.com)

Whilst the Turkey has barely had chance to settle, the festive calendar has already moved on to its next important event... Boxing Day, but just how is it ...

In addition to this, Boxing Day is also the feast day of St. Stephen's Day - or local-language variations of St. Stephen's Day - as a result. In Ireland and in many European countries, December 26 is known as St. In 2022 it falls on a Monday, and some businesses will re-open after their brief holiday closure. Christmas Day football is now very much a thing of the past in the United Kingdom, which has placed a greater emphasis on the Boxing Day matches.

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Shoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales (BBC News)

The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting.

He said that the store has introduced steep discounts across its goods. We have gone pretty big on sales this year." Meanwhile, football fans will travel to see their teams." "Having said that, retailers can take confidence knowing that shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer." Rail firms Shoppers are expected to spend less at the Boxing Day sales as households are squeezed by the high cost of living.

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Boxing Day Gaming deals 2022: Best gaming and tech offers (Eurogamer.net)

Here are the retailers you should be looking at for gaming and tech deals in the Boxing Day sales 2022.

Have a great festive break and we'll be back with more money-saving deals in the new year! Thanks to all our readers for your support over the year, and to our followers over on Consoles are in a good space right now, with both PS5 and Xbox Series X staying in stock at multiple retailers in the UK, so we expect to see some deals on them when the Boxing Day Sales starts. [Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Wh7ZcZ), [Currys](https://tidd.ly/3VlWYpo), and [Very](https://www.very.co.uk/) are good places to look for discounts on all kinds of tech and gaming products. Check the retailers down below to see what other Boxing Day gaming deals are waiting for you to snap up. If you want console games or gaming merchandise, [GameStop](https://www.gamestop.com/) is always a reliable place and will have discounts available. There will also be discounts on lots of products at [Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/) and [Target](https://www.target.com/). If you're looking for more specific gaming deals, [Game](https://www.game.co.uk/) is a good place to look for physical copies of the latest games, while PC gamers looking for an upgrade should check out [Box](https://tidd.ly/3jpPPqM), [CCL](https://tidd.ly/3FFLXcQ) and [Overclockers](https://tidd.ly/3FUhQyn) for some discounted hardware. [PS5 bundles](https://tidd.ly/3WqXQur) that come with extras. There will be lots of different retailers with excellent deals over Boxing Day. The deals will likely run for the next week until the New Year deals arrive, which we'll also be covering when the time comes. [Amazon](https://amzn.to/3hWiTFZ) and [Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/) is usually the go-to place for games, tech, and appliances.

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Boxing Day 2022: History, celebration, and everything you need to know (Economic Times)

Boxing Day was traditionally a holiday for servants, on which they received a special Christmas box from their masters. On Boxing Day, the servants would also return home to give their families Christmas boxes. Boxing Day 2022: History, celebration ...

Coincidentally, the money would be kept in a box, giving support to the Boxing Day moniker. However, in these countries, the holiday is usually treated as a shopping event, similar to Black Friday, and marks the start of sales. Every year, December 26 is known as “Boxing Day” in all sports around the world. The presents given would be referred to as a 'Christmas box' which led to the day eventually known as 'Boxing Day'. Traditionally, servants were allowed to take the day off. [Boxing Day](/topic/boxing-day)is to be observed as a bank holiday between Christmas and New Year's Day this year.

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Why is Boxing Day called Boxing Day? Where does Boxing Day ... (The Scotsman)

Despite merely being used as a day to recover from excess food intake after Christmas nowadays, Boxing Day has fascinating origins that date back to the ...

Boxing Day has served as a public holiday in the UK since 1871, but Scotland has only enjoyed it since 1974. These boxes are referenced in the diary of Samuel Pepys from 1663, and they were thought to contain gifts of gratitude for the services of others throughout the year. As a festive holiday the date has existed for centuries yet many people are not aware of its origins, particularly as there are many conflicting theories on Boxing Day.

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Post Christmas Boxing Day sales to fall amid rising cost of living in UK (Economic Times)

Barclaycard has projected that the average person will spend £229 in post-Christmas sales, £18 less than last year. As a result of the high cost of living, ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). If you're interested in participating in the Boxing Day sales, it's a good idea to do some research beforehand to find out which retailers are participating and what discounts they are offering. [Barclaycard Payments](/topic/barclaycard-payments), commented on the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures. Montano predicted that retailers will want to attract them and get a nice boost after Christmas. They will be looking to spend them during the Boxing Day sales. Dr.

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What is Boxing Day and How Did It Get Its Name? (NBC New York)

Although Boxing Day is not celebrated in the United States, it is celebrated in Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries, ...

According to Almanac.com, Boxing Day in Ireland is also known as St. However, despite its name, a popular holiday sporting event does NOT include boxing! But, what exactly is Boxing Day?

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Bottas leads the field on Boxing Day in Adelaide (F1i.com)

Valtteri Bottas opted to burn off his Christmas dinner calories and toxins with a competitive bike ride in Adelaide on Boxing Day.

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Which holiday does South Africa celebrate, Day of Goodwill or ... (East Coast Radio)

In South Africa, we're privileged to celebrate such wonderful pubic holiday's. Like Christmas, another holiday the day after has also brought upon smiles to ...

[Which holiday does South Africa celebrate, Day of Goodwill or Boxing day?](https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/east-coast-breakfast/which-holiday-does-south-africa-celebrate-day-of-goodwill-or-boxing-day/) ](https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/vic-naidoo/vic-naidoo-my-mom-has-really-stood-out-me-year/) [Woman's Day.com](https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a34533542/boxing-day-history/), Boxing day is also described as a day where the wealthier people would box up presents as offerings for the poor. [Office Holidays](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/south-africa/boxing-day), in South Africa, December 26th is a public holiday known as the Day of Goodwill. [Ramaphosa declares 27 December a public holiday](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/ramaphosa-declares-27-december-public-holiday/) [Day of Goodwill](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/south-africa/boxing-day) but it's also recognized around the world as [Boxing day](https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a34533542/boxing-day-history/).

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UK retailers see 50% rise in Boxing Day shoppers over last year's ... (The Guardian)

Better-than-expected numbers after 2021's Covid-hit Christmas remain well below pre-pandemic levels.

Having said that, retailers can take confidence knowing shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer.” “While I’m heartened to see that the West End’s recovery has continued during a busy festive season, the district would have performed much better if public transport was running as normal. In central London, footfall more than doubled on last year – up 139%, but was down 22% on 2019. Some shops including Home Bargains and Poundland remained shut. [another rail strike](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/dec/26/boxing-day-tube-strike-ahead) and the underlying challenge of the cost of living crisis,” Wehrle said. [levels seen before the pandemic](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/dec/25/shoppers-expected-to-spend-more-than-4bn-on-boxing-day).

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Shoppers return to Boxing Day sales but spending expected to be ... (Financial Times)

Footfall was up on last year but still well below pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, according to Springboard data.

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Boxing Day Morning Shopper Footfall Up by Half on Last Year, Data ... (Bloomberg)

Shoppers appear to have defied Boxing Day expectations with early indications suggesting footfall at UK retail destinations is up by as much as half on this ...

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5 fun-filled local spots to visit on Boxing Day | Berea Mail (Berea Mail)

Here is a list of fun, local places to visit with your family and friends on December 26!

With a water park, aquarium, reptile zoo, dolphin shows and much more, the entire family will have a blast at the popular Durban festive spot. This Municipal Park and zoo offers a fun and educational day for the kids. Visitors can park on the Marine Parade and spend a fun-filled day at the local amusement park. The stadium is also home to The People’s Park where you can take advantage of the green space or head over to the People’s Park Café to pop in for a light weekend lunch, or unwind over Saturday morning coffee. The Durban Botanic Gardens curates major collections such as cycads, palms and orchids, and in the true tradition of a botanic garden, which is really several gardens within one. The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a football stadium in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party.

Boxing Day morning shopper footfall up by half on last year in UK (Morningstar)

(Alliance News) - Shoppers in the UK appear to have defied Boxing Day expectations with early ...

"As the day progresses, we are likely to see a smaller increase in footfall from 2021, however, given the scale of the uplift already recorded, the increase in activity from last year will remain significant. She said: "Whilst the bounce back from the pandemic is a key reason for the increased footfall, a further boost to footfall is likely to have been provided by the fact that Boxing Day in 2021 was on a Sunday. In both the east of England and the Greater London regions, the rise in footfall from last year was at least a third more than seen in other parts of the UK, Springboard said.

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About the Day of Goodwill (formerly Boxing Day) | Krugersdorp News (Krugersdorp News)

In British society, Boxing Day was a Middle Ages holiday on which wealthier employers gave boxes to less-privileged members of society such as servants and ...

These boxes often contained money, food and useful items”. The day is now meant for sharing festive cheer and goodwill among all people”. A second source says that, “the Day of Goodwill is a South African holiday that allows many people to give back to society after the Christmas holiday”, while another source revealed that “In British society, Boxing Day was a Middle Ages holiday on which wealthier employers gave boxes to less-privileged members of society such as servants and workers.

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