Boxing Day, December 26, has become a major shopping event in the United States, allowing shoppers to enjoy fantastic post-holiday deals. While often associated with Canada and the

Boxing Day—the day after Christmas as traditionally celebrated in the U.K, its commonwealth countries, and some former colonies—has nothing to do in name with pugilism, nor anything to do with boxing gifts back up you don't want and hauling them back to the store.

Shoppers crowded Connecticut malls on Thursday eager to use gift cards and make returns and exchanges take advantage of the post-holiday sales.