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On the The second day of the feast, starts a two day celebration of the [[Synaxis]] of the [[Theotokos is celebrated for two days]]. Combining the hymns of the Nativity with those celebrating the Mother of God, the Church points to Mary as the one through whom the [[Incarnation ]] was made possible. St [[Apostle Stephen the Protomartyr|Stephen]], the First Martyr is also remembered on these two days.

The period of Christmas rejoicing extends to [[Theophany|Epiphany]] during which time the Christmas songs are sung and fasting and kneeling in prayer are not called for by the Church.