On the second day of Christmas, St. Stephen's Day is celebrated. And Boxing Day is often associated with this holiday, they are so closely intertwined. At Christmas, gifts were exchanged between family members, relatives and friends. And the very next day people from needy families received treats and gifts. Everything that was brought to church for Christmas was distributed to the poor. Today the holiday is distinguished by colossal sales. Every store, from a small shop to a huge shopping center, reduces the cost of its goods by half.

December 26 is the International Day of the Croupier - an employee of a gambling establishment who takes bets and gives out winnings. Gambling is a lucrative business that includes income not only from customer bets, but also from hotels, restaurants and 24-hour bars. The profession of a croupier is in great demand. Dealers form the backbone of the staff of any gambling establishment.

Every year on December 26, Russia celebrates the Day of the Air Defense Forces of the Ground Forces. The choice of date for the identity is not accidental. It was on December 26, 1915 that the chief of staff under Nicholas I, General M. Alekseev, issued order No. 368 on the formation of batteries to conduct artillery fire on enemy aircraft. Modern air defense troops are an example of the highest maneuverability, fire performance, viability, degree of automation and computerization.

According to Indian beliefs, a dream trap protects a person from evil spirits. Nightmares become entangled in a web woven from threads located in the center of the amulet. I want to see prophetic and good dreams as often as possible, delving into their content and deciphering hidden signs. Watching night visions not only brings pleasure, but also brings benefits.

Saint Stephen is the first Christian martyr to accept Jesus Christ as messiah and savior. St. Stephen's Day is celebrated by Christian Catholics on the first day after Christmas, which is celebrated by Catholics and Protestants from December 24 to 25. It is believed that Stephen is the first follower of Christ, so his memory is given a date close to Christmas.

Kwanzaa is an African-American festival in the United States that traditionally begins to be celebrated on December 26th. Celebrations continue until January 1st. It is believed that this is a time of unity and friendship between peoples. The word "Kwanzaa" means "the first fruit of the harvest." This festival was first held during the intense struggle of African Americans for their rights to freedom and sovereignty in 1966-1967.

Snowflakes falling from the sky and high snowdrifts are an excellent reason to take a walk and admire the beauty of nature, the enjoyment of which is not available to everyone. According to statistics, 50% of the world's inhabitants have never seen snow. Residents of Russia have the opportunity to observe it in large quantities in winter and early spring.

On December 26, according to the popular calendar, Eustratius Day is celebrated, named in honor of the church day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Eustratius of Sebaste. People called Eustratius Day the Witches' Gatherings, believing that witches met in one place with the goal of capturing the sun and removing it forever. This belief was caused by snow blizzards, which were associated with evil spirits and other evil spirits. Weather signs for this day: galloping magpies in the snow foreshadowed warming, and if you saw a clear sunny sky on the day of Eustratius, you expected a frosty January.

Independence and Unity Day of Slovenia

Orthodox holidays on December 26:

Memorial Day of the Martyr Eustratius

Memorial Day of St. Arseny of Latria