St. Stephen’s Day: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Constitution Day • Wren Day • Boxing Day

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St. Stephen's Day in Ireland

A wren boy on St. Stephen's Day in Ireland, c. 1955

St. Stephen's Day in Hungary

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