Candlemas
cand·le·mas
noun
1.
feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland
Origin
From Middle English Candelmasse, from Old English Candelmæsse, equivalent to candle + -mas, following the tradition that the candles to be used in church during the following year are blessed on this day. Compare Old Norse kyndilsmessa (“Candlemas”).
Phrases
- Burnt Candlemas
- Candlemas term
- Groundhog Day
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