Bible Encyclopedias
Straw Day
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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.