In some countries, especially the United Kingdom, St. Stephen's Day (December 26) is called 'Boxing Day' when families honor Stephen by boxing clothing, food and other items to distribute to the poor. When Stephen was alive he was a deacon assigned by the apostles to distribute alms to the poor.
December 26 ...Stephen was one of the original deacons appointed by the apostles to serve the Church. He was also the protomartyr - the first martyr of the new Church. He was stoned to death because of his faith about the year 33-35.
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.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, St. Stephen's (the day after Christmas) is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
Boxing Day is also called St. Stephens Day
the day after Christmas day (otherwise known as st stephens day)
Nobody. St. Patrick's Day did not begin until years after St. Patrick was already dead. If he celebrated the day, he was already in heaven.
St. Stephens Courthouse was created in 1854.
Yes, they do. However, it's commonly referred to as St. Stephens Day.
Anywhere there are Catholics St. Stephen's Day, December 26, is celebrated to a lesser or greater extent.