New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The festive break is not over yet, as the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day on 26 December. Celebrated annually on the day after Christmas, the occasion is observed in many regions, and this year it falls on a Friday.

Despite what the name might suggest, interestingly, Boxing Day has nothing to do with the sport of boxing or with returning boxes or presents.

Boxing Day is widely celebrated in countries including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. It is also an official bank holiday in Britain, Canada, New Zealand and most of Australia.

The day is usually marked by giving gifts to your friends and family, celebrations and sporting events. I...