Boxing day is not celebrated in the United States. It was removed from the holiday calendar after Independence. In the United Kingdom and other commonwealth countries it is a public holiday that is also St Stephen's Day but there are many theories about the origin of calling it 'Boxing' day. Some say it is connected to the old tradition of rich people giving their servants the day off to visit their families and giving them 'chrismas boxes' containing gifts to take home with them.

Boxing Day = 26 December. It has something to do with a bloke called "St Stephen". It also gives us two days holiday at Christmas. So a family get-together is the way to go.

I believe boxing day is celebrated in Canada.