Hundreds of people turned out to watch two of Scarborough's much-loved Boxing Day traditions - one of which is more than 130-years-old. The day started with a football match between fishermen and fireman on the beach before crews took to the seas in fancy dress for a raft race.

In different parts of the world, people observe unique and sometimes downright strange boxing day traditions that make the day intriguing.

While many in the U.S. are back to work or enjoying the last of Christmas break, many other countries are celebrating Boxing Day.

Perhaps not surprisingly, as with most of our modern Aussie Christmas traditions, the name ‘Boxing Day’ originates from England, where it is thought to have been celebrated for centuries.

Crowds of swimmers have braved the cold waters of the English Channel for a festive dip in the sea. The Ventnor Boxing Day swim is an annual tradition on the Isle of Wight. The conditions were good for the swim,