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HOLIDAYS: St. Stephen's Day (December 26)

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Choose the best word(s) from the following list to complete each sentence: in addition to, sevice, observe, including, saint, referred to, shortened, traditions

1. St. Stephen's Day is named in honour of St. Stephen, a Christian . (= holy person)✓

2. It is a public holiday in several countries, Ireland.✓

3. St. Stephen is remembered for his to the poor, and for being the first Christian martyr.✓

4. Many countries celebrate what is known as "Boxing Day" ( = in conjunction with) St. Stephen's Day on December 26th.✓

5. In Ireland, the name of the holiday is sometimes to "Stephen's Day".✓

6. In several other countries (and regions) where this holiday is celebrated, such as Catalonia or Poland, the holiday is simply as "the second day of Christmas."✓

7. There are many old associated with the St. Stephen's Day, and these vary greatly from country to country.✓

8. While Western Christians the holiday on December 26th, Eastern Christians it a day later, on December 27th.✓

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