About The Word Candlemas
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Candlemas
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What's The Definition Of Candlemas?
[n] feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland
Synonyms | Synonyms for Candlemas: Candlemas Day | Feb 2 Related Terms | Find terms related to Candlemas: See Also | Feb | February | quarter day Candlemas In Webster's Dictionary \Can"dle*mas\, n. [AS. candelm[ae]sse, candel candle +
m[ae]sse mass.]
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.
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