St. Stephen's Day Description
St. Stephen's Day honors the first Christian martyr. This holiday is primarily observed in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, where it is a regional public holiday. Families traditionally gather for a second Christmas meal featuring "canelones" (cannelloni) made from leftovers of the Christmas Day feast. Banks and public offices close in observing regions, while in the rest of Spain it is an ordinary working day. The tradition reflects Catalan customs of extended family hospitality.
