Originally a day for the wealthy to give gifts to the poor, Boxing Day is now well-celebrated holiday in several parts of the world.

Despite the name, Boxing Day has little to do with packaging or a jab-cross-hook combo. The holiday, most famously celebrated in the U.K. and its commonwealth, has its roots in kindness and goodwill.

Boxing Day is celebrated in the U.K. on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. Despite the name, the holiday has nothing to do with the sport of boxing or returning boxes or presents.

Dec. 25 and 26 are both statutory holidays on Prince Edward Island, meaning many businesses and services will be closed or on reduced hours. It’s best to call ahead if you’re thinking about venturing out anywhere this week.

Supermarket opening hours won't return to normal until the new year, so here's when to plan your food shop at Tesco, Asda, Sasinbury's and Morrisons.

A handful of supermarkets have decided to stay closed on Boxing Day to allow their staff an extra day of rest and to enjoy some time with their families. Some big name stores are