December 26
795 Leo III was elected
Roman Catholic pope. Pope Saint Leo recognized Charlemagne as the patricius of
the Romans, crowning the great leader Holy Roman Emperor who protected Pope Leo
from his enemies. He was an effective
administrator of the papal territories, and contributed to the beautification
of Rome.
Boxing Day - is a traditional celebration, dating back to medieval times, when gifts were given to employees, the poor, or to people in a lower social class.
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