Candlemas

Can·dle·mas  (kndl-ms)

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.

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[Middle English candelmasse, from Old English candelmæsse : candel, candle; see candle + mæsse, mass (from the blessing of candles at the feast); see mass.]

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Candlemas

Noun

Christianity February 2, the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary

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Noun

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Candlemas - feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland Candlemas Day, Feb 2 quarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due Feb, February - the month following January and preceding March