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December 26 is the feast day of Saint Stephen, deacon and martyr. His ministry was to collect food and other items for distribution to the needy members of the Church in Jerusalem. It is sometimes referred to as 'the Feast of Stephen' or Boxing Day, a day devoted to 'boxing food and other items for the needy.
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∙ 9y agoBoxing Day, 26 December, is also called the Feast of St Stephen, or St Stephen's Day.
The date of 26 December is also known in many European countries as the "Second Day of Christmas".
In South Africa, Boxing Day is now known as the Day of Goodwill.
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∙ 16y agoThe day after Christmas, celebrated in the UK and many Commonwealth countries.
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∙ 12y agoSt. Stephen's day or The feast of St. Stephen
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∙ 15y agoSt. Stephen's Day
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∙ 12y agothe day after Christmas
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∙ 11y agoSt Stephen's day.
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Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Philippines?
Boxing Day is not a public holiday in the Philippines, but it is known as a special non-working day for many people.
Is Boxing Day a bank holiday or a public holiday?
Boxing day is a bank hoilday not a public
What is the Irish holiday on December 26?
In the Republic of Ireland, December 26th is a bank holiday and is known as St. Stephen's Day. In Northern Ireland it is referred to as Boxing Day, and is also a holiday.
Is there a holiday between Christmas and New Year's Day?
Yes, there is a holiday between Christmas and New Year's Day. It falls on the 26th of December and is known as St. Stephen's Day or Boxing Day.
In England what holiday is after Christmas?
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, and is a public holiday.
What is boxing day in Australia?
Boxing Day in Australia is December 26 in all states and territories. Some sources may report that December 26 is Proclamation Day, not Boxing Day, in South Australia. To correct this misunderstanding, Proclamation Day is actually on 28 December, but South Australia celebrates its public holiday for Proclamation Day on the day traditionally reserved for Boxing Day: 26 December. The public holiday is known as the Proclamation Day public holiday, but when referring to the day itself, it is still known as Boxing Day.
Is The Day After Christmas a Holiday?
The day after Christmas, Boxing Day, is a holiday in the UK and other countries such as Australia.
A holiday that starts with B?
Boxing Day and Bastille Day
Does Japan have Boxing Day?
The United States does not recognize Boxing Day as a national holiday. However, some states, particularly Southern ones, do celebrate it as a public holiday. Some states that do this are Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. The name "Boxing Day" is used only informally in these states; the official name for the holiday is "Day After Christmas Day."
A Christmas holiday beginning with B?
Boxing Day?
What is the English holiday the day after Christmas?
Boxing Day.xx
In which countries is Boxing Day an official holiday?
Canada
