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.

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.

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.

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