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Straw Day

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a term used in many parts of England to designate St. Stephen's Day, because on that day straw was anciently blessed.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Straw Day'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/straw-day.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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