Saint Stephen’s Day
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In Poland, Christmas is seen to be a wonderful period when all the animals that have been wronged by humans can speak to them and ask forgiveness. The day after Christmas is known as Saint Stephen's Day, and it lasts for around 10-13 days till the end of the year. People attend church services and then go on a ceremonial horseback ride to get the horse's blessings. The stoning drinking rite is also practiced by certain Christians.
Saint Stephen's Day, also known as Saint Stephen's Feast, is a Christian saint's day commemorating Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr or protomartyr, and is observed on December 26 in Western Christianity and December 27 in Eastern Christianity. The Eastern Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate Saint Stephen's Day on December 27th, which corresponds to January 9th in the Gregorian calendar used in secular settings. Saint Stephen's Day is the second day of Christmastide among Latin Christian groups.
Location: Churches of all cities in Poland like Krakow, Pole, Olsztyn, etc.
Held On: December
