2nd Saint Of Christmas

On the second day of Christmas, we celebrate a saint named Saint Stephen ... Saint Stephen is the patron saint of bricklayers and stonemasons. He was a deacon in the early Christian church and cared for the poor. Stephen was stoned to death by the Jewish council in Jerusalem after he condemned them for murdering the Messiah. 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. May also be related to "Boxing Day" (concurrent), "Christmastide", or "Wren Day"  Wikipedia More FunFacts about Saint Stephen Why do we celebrate St Stephen's Day? St. Stephen's Day is celebrated on December 26 every year. As the name suggests, the day is dedicated to the Christian Saint Stephen. This day commemorates the saint who was the first Christian martyr and was known for his service to the poor and needy. How To Celebrate the 12 Days of Saints Dec 26 | St Stephen Have a stone skipping competition or collect some stones and decorate them with  ‘Stephen’ or a crown (the meaning of his name). Recap 2nd Day (26th Dec): St Stephen’s Day and 1st Day (25th Dec): celebrating the Birth of Jesus.     Christian "12 Days of Christmas" Notes: The time before Christmas is Advent. The 12 Days after Christmas celebrate a feast day for a Saint and/or have different celebrations: Twelfth Night (also known as Epiphany Eve) is a Christian festival on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, marking the coming of the Epiphany. Different traditions mark the date of Twelfth Night as either 5 January or 6 January, depending on whether the counting begins on Christmas Day or 26 December. The 12 days of Christmas is the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi, the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 6 (the Epiphany, sometimes also called Three Kings' Day). Adapted from: Why Christmas and Christianity Today Resources: Nativity of Jesus - Wikipedia Hindustan Times - Aquinas & More Catholic Bookstore

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