The second day of the feast starts a two-day celebration of the [[Synaxis]] of the [[Theotokos]]. 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.

Eight days after the Nativity, is the feast of [[Circumcision of our Lord]].