
Holy Innocents
Day
The children mentioned in
St. Matthew, ii, 16-18:
Definition:
Catholic Holy Day,
observed in commemoration of the slaughter of male infants in Bethlehem during
Herod the Great's attempt to kill the infant Jesus.
It
is a time for children to be especially blessed in church.
Celebrated
on December 28.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07419a.htm
According to folklore ,
this day has also been observed in England by the thrashing of all female family
members by male family members , in order of age .
We would appreciate any
information on this subject .
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