CANDLEMAS

Candlemas, Candlemas Day, Feb

(noun) feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Can"dle*mas, n. Etym: [AS. candelmæsse, candel candle _ mæsse mass.]

Definition: The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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