Boxing Day is known elsewhere in the world as St Stephen’s Day, the day upon which Good King Wenceslas is said to have looked out on a poor man gathering firewood … More Boxing Day, the Second Day of Christmas
Did you know that it’s only Britain and some commonwealth countries that refer to December 26th as Boxing Day? Everywhere else it is St Stephen’s Day. This saint is venerated for his charitable work, and it was on his Feast Day that Good King Wenceslas looked out of the window and saw a poor man … More Boxing Day Carol
I love Vienna. I first visited in the summer of 1984 whilst waiting for my A level results. I was able to visit again in early December 2017 whilst my husband was working in the city … More St Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 