CANDLEMAS


Meaning of CANDLEMAS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kan-d ə l-m ə s

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English candelmasse, from Old English candelmæsse, from candel + mæsse mass, feast; from the candles blessed and carried in celebration of the feast

Date: before 12th century

: February 2 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary

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