Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Candlemas"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Candlemas \Can"dle*mas\, n. [AS. candelm[ae]sse, candel candle +
m[ae]sse mass.]
The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast
of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because
the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on
that day.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

Candlemas
n : feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the
temple; a quarter day in Scotland [syn: {Candlemas}, {Candlemas
Day}, {Feb 2}]

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