Day After Christmas Day in the United States

Day After Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day in other countries, is not a federal holiday in the United States. However, it falls on December 26th and can be a day off for employees when Christmas Day falls on a weekend, resulting in a weekday being granted as a holiday.

History and Traditions:

• Origins: The concept of Boxing Day, which is more commonly celebrated in Commonwealth countries, originated from the UK and involves giving money and other gifts to those who are needy and in service positions.
• Sales: In the US, the day after Christmas is typically known for major retail sales and the beginning of post-holiday clearance events. It's synonymous with returns and exchanges of Christmas gifts.
• Relaxation: Many American families use this day to relax after the festivities of Christmas Day. It's often a time to enjoy leftovers, continue family gatherings, or simply recover from the busyness of the holiday season.
• Traveling: For others, it's a travel day as they return home from visiting relatives for the holidays.

What People Do:

• Shopping: Many Americans take advantage of post-Christmas sales looking for deals or spending gift cards they received.
• Returning Gifts: Stores often have extended hours to accommodate returns or exchanges of gifts that weren't quite right.
• Sports Events: Some will watch college football bowl games or other sports events that typically occur during this time.
• Outdoor Activities: Depending on the region and weather conditions, some may engage in winter sports or outdoor activities like hiking.

The day after Christmas varies greatly among individuals in terms of activities but lacks specific nationwide traditions associated with December 25th itself.