These days it's, mainly, a European holiday devoted to giving gifts to the poor and needy.
Some historians say it goes back to early Christian times when churches placed metal boxes outside the church for donations for St. Stephens Day.
According to the New Testament, St. Stephen was put on trial for blasphemy against God and Moses. St. Stephen accused the Sanhedrin of persecuting the prophets who spoke out against their sins. He was found guilty and stoned to death.
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