Reasons to be happy it's Boxing Day

Don't be sad, Christmas isn't over just yet!

Author: Laura Thornton

The excitement of Christmas is over, there's no more presents to open, no giant Christmas dinner and festive songs and decorations are suddenly looking out of date.

Don't despair though, Boxing Day can be fun too, with all those delicious leftovers, playing with your new presents - whatever your age - and getting online for some Boxing Day sales.

Here are 9 reasons why we love the day after Christmas...

1. Second Christmas dinner anyone?

Don't let those leftovers go to waste, whether you make a sandwich, curry to just another roast with your leftovers.

2. It’s a day to chill out and start putting those Christmas presents to use

New game, toy or gadget? Now is the time for you to get it out and play with it, whatever your age. That's right, with many of us having time off work we'll get the chance to use our Christmas presents.

3. There’s no need to get up early

Lie ins all round please! Time to a few extra hours of sleep, whether you're just enjoying a lie in or nursing a sore head!

4. All the stress of buying presents and organising Christmas dinner is done for another year!

Finally you can relax. The family have gone home and you have the place to yourself.

5. Boxing Day sales!

The Boxing Day sales are usually the chance for you to get out in the cold and pick up some bargains. Although many of the sales will be online, it doesn't mean you can't pick up some deals!

6. Time to catch up with your favourite TV shows and films...

Got nothing planned for the next week? Catch up on your favourite shows!

7. Boxing Day is one day when a messy house is allowed. Cleaning and tidying can wait

It might look like a massive mess, but that doesn't mean that it can't stay like that another day.

8. It’s an excuse to stay in your new Christmas pyjamas all day

With no one set to come over to your house you can lounge around in your PJs ALL DAY, and no one will care.

9. Boxing Day walks

Boxing Day walks are relaxing and a great way to burn off some of that second Christmas dinner. Well, it might burn off a parsnip or two.

Now read:

The best nostalgic TV shows you can binge watch

How to listen to Forth 1:

For great music and incredible competitions tune into Forth 1 on 97.3, DAB, online, on the Rayo app, or say ‘Play FORTH 1’ to your Smart Speaker. You’ll find new favourites every day and hear the songs you've missed from the last few years. From Boogie In The Morning, to Garry and Steven getting you home after work, we play you the biggest hits from the world's hottest artists.