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  2. Saint Stephen's Day - Wikipedia

    • Saint Stephen's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Stephen, is a Christian saint's day to commemorate Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr or protomartyr, celebrated on 26 December in Western Christianity and 27 December in Eastern Christianity. The Eastern Orthodox churches that adhere to the Julian calendar mark Saint Stephen's Day o… See more

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    Saint Stephen's Day is the second day of Christmastide and is celebrated in honour of one of the first See more

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    In the Republic of Ireland, Saint Stephen's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) is one of ten official public holidays. Its name is sometimes shortened to "Stephen's Day" (Irish: Lá 'le Stiofáin), particularly in informal contexts. … See more

    Also calledFeast of Saint Stephen
    Observed byChristians
    TypeChristian
    Date25 December (Armenia) · 26 December (Western) · 27 December (Eastern; Gregorian calendar) · 7 January (Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem) · 9 January (Eastern; Julian calendar)
     
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  1. St. Stephen's Day is celebrated on December 26th, and there are several ways to celebrate it12. Here are some traditions and ways to celebrate St. Stephen's Day:
    • Pray
    • Use up your leftovers
    • Make footprint cookies
    • Practice almsgiving
    • Feed the birds
    • Ride a carousel
    • Spend the day with your family
    • Attend a church service
    • Donate to charity
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    6 ways to celebrate St. Stephen’s Day

    • 1. Pray This one’s easy. ...
    • 2. Use up your leftovers In Catalonia, it’s customary to use the leftover meat from Christmas dinner to fill cannelloni for dinner on St. Stephen’s Day. ...
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    How To Observe St. Stephen’s Day

    • Spend the day with your family There’s nothing like taking the day off to spend some quality time with those nearest and dearest to you. ...
    • Attend a church service Get in touch with your Christian roots this St. Stephen’s Day. ...
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  2. St. Stephen’s Day | Ireland, Hungary, & History

    Dec 27, 2024 · St. Stephen’s Day is the name for either of two holidays that are observed in honor of two Christian saints, both of whom are named Stephen. In many countries December 26 commemorates the life of St. Stephen, a …

     
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    Dec 26, 2023 · Christmas marks an important day in the calendar for most people in the US but in Ireland and the UK, December 26 is also considered a big holiday. St Stephen's Day, or Boxing Day as it's known in the UK or US, …

  8. Ireland, St. Stephen’s Day and the Wren Boys

    Dec 19, 2023 · While many countries view 26 December as ‘Boxing Day,’ in Ireland it is St. Stephen’s Day. It was also historically known as Wren’s Day. The origins of the Wren Boys and Wren’s Day is one twisted with folklore and …

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  10. St. Stephen’s Day, or the Feast of St. Stephen

    Jul 17, 2015 · St. Stephen’s Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin), or the Day of the Wren (Lá an Dreoilín), is an occasion to commemorate the life of St Stephen, a Christian martyr. Most people in Ireland today spend the day quietly with close friends …

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  12. 6 ways to celebrate St. Stephen’s Day | Charlotte Riggle

    Dec 26, 2018 · Maybe there’s one near you. A carousel ride could become a wonderful St. Stephen’s Day tradition. Read More. Good King Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia: If you love good King Wenceslas because of the song, you …

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