Can·dle·mas (k n dl-m s)n. 1. A Christian feast commemorating the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple. 2. February 2, the day on which this feast is observed. [Middle English candelmasse, from Old English candelmæsse : candel, candle; see candle + mæsse, mass (from the blessing of candles at the feast); see mass.] |
Candlemas [ˈkændəlməs]
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(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity Feb. 2, the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the Temple: the day on which the church candles are blessed. In Scotland it is one of the four quarter days
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| Noun | 1. |  Candlemas - feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotlandquarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due |
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