Candlemas, celebrated on February 2, takes its name from the Latin word "candelaria", ... Their round shape and golden color are reminiscent of the sun, a symbol of light and prosperity.

Candlemas takes place on February 2. It's a day that falls exactly 40 days after Christmas and commemorates the ritual purification of Mary and the presentation of the baby Jesus to God in the ...

Candlemas Day. Share full article. Feb. 3, 1863. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from February 3, 1863, Page 8 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.

Candlemas, also called Presentation of the Lord or Presentation of Christ in the Temple or Hypapante is a Christian festival celebrated on February 2, which commemorates the occasion when the ...

On Candlemas Day, many European folk rhymes passed down through the centuries document this: If Candlemas be fair and bright, winter has another flight. If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, winter ...

Punxsutawney Phil of Groundhog Day fame predicts an early spring for 2024. He's not often right, but it's still got many wishing for warmer weather that lasts longer than a "false spring.". This ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will observe the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) at all Masses this weekend. The feast, held 40 days after Christ’s nativity ...

Referring back to the Christian feast of purification or Candlemas on February 2nd or after the feast of Brigit, when we think of candles, literally the wording found in Candlemas 'the mass of ...

It says that our medieval ancestors would leave them in place until the feast of Candlemas. Let us know what you think in our vote and tell us in the comments below if any of your decorations are ...