Boxing Day occurs on December 26, and continues to be a big day for shopping.

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The actual 12 days of Christmas start on December 25—here are some fun facts about the song you can enjoy during the festivities.
If you loved ‘Hamnet,’ we recommend checking out these five other great films about William Shakespeare.
Watch ‘A Christmas Story’ in a whole new way—however many times you want—with these blink-and-you’ll-miss-‘em gaffes, anachronisms, and fun facts.
Jesus likely wasn’t born on December 25—but these people most definitely were.
You might be surprised to learn that German chocolate cake has nothing to do with Germany—it’s actually named after the guy who developed the specific chocolate.
The Feast of the Seven Fishes, or ‘Festa dei Sette Pesci,’ is a delectable blend of the sacred and secular, the old world and the new.
These classic films deserve a rewatch in time for their big anniversaries.
The details of the story—both small and big—have been interpreted in different ways, some of which have no evidence at all.
There’s a lot to know about this simple holiday treat.
Need a last-minute gift? It’s OK to see what you already have on hand—as long as you go about things the right way.
These might actually be worth a comeback, even if they sound terrible. Here are five gross-sounding foods that deserve a second chance. People ate them at one point in history!
While most holiday events are largely forgettable, these ended in injury and/or death.
Don’t believe everything you hear while in the kitchen—even if it’s an old trick your grandma swears by.
Take a moment to enjoy the advent of the colder months by curling up with these 14 words for winter from around the world.
These U.S. locations, including Verde Valley, Arizona, and Finger Lakes, New York, are worth a trip.
The days will only get longer from here.
People get a lot wrong about this secretive government agency.
Equal parts strange and terrifying: these are some of the many monsters that have haunted Greek mythology since antiquity.
These five figures, including Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein, were known for specific food rules and tastes—many of which are hard to believe.
Old maps can be very deceiving—intentionally or not.
From yule goats bringing good luck to refraining from changing your underwear, these surprising superstitions once took over the holidays.