Meaning of Saint Stephen's Day | Babel Free
seɪnt ˈstiːvənz deɪDefinitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“"Feeding the Wren" is a custom based on the legend of Saint Stephen, who was hiding in a bush and betrayed to his enemies by a wren. On Saint Stephen's Day, December 26, the young children gather together, obtain⟳ a wren, and place⟳ it in a cage on top of a bush while they go from door-to-door collecting money which will be used for charity.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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