Meaning Of The Word Candlemas
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Candlemas Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Candlemas?
Candlemas in American English
a church feast, Feb. 2, commemorating the purification of the Virgin Mary: candles for sacred uses are blessed on this day noun: a church festival, February 2, in honor of the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary: candles are blessed on this day Candlemas in British English noun: 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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