How Do You Celebrate The Feast Of Stephen?
The Feast of Stephen on December 26 commemorates the life of the first martyr, Saint Stephen. It is still a public holiday in many European countries, including Ireland, although current celebrations are not necessarily religious in nature. The Feast of Stephen is noted in the well-known song “Good King Wenceslas.” Plan a feast of Stephen party for your family for the day after Christmas. In contrast to the usual let-down of the day after Christmas, give the children something else to look forward to celebrating. Learn the history of St. Stephen’s life, and read your family a short story about the saint before dinner on December 26. Illustrated children’s lives of the saints books are great for this, as the story will be concise and have a picture. Create a feast for the Feast of Stephen! Make family favorites and delicious desserts for the meal. Include wine for the adults and sparkling juice drinks for children. Give each child a small gift religious in nature on the Feast of Stephen
