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Candlemas day is Feb 2. It is a religious day and is always 40 days after the birth of Jesus Christ. According to the Catholic Church, it is the day that baby Jesus was presented at the temple. It is the last day of the Epiphany season.
Non-religious significance - it is the day that all Christmas greenery & decorations are to be taken down. Superstition says if anything is left up (berries or holly) they will bring death.
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What is the relationship between Candlemas and Groundhog Day?
Groundhog day is celebrated on the same calendar day as the religious holiday of candlemas was.
In Europe what is Groundhog day called?
Candlemas
What does the holiday Candlemas signify?
The Candlemas day is Feb 2. It's a religious day and it is 40 days after Jesus Christ was born. According to the Catholics, it's the day that Jesus was presented at the temple.
How do you say pancake day in french?
la Chandeleur (Candlemas)
What is the name of the cristian holiday that is closely tied to ground hog day?
candlemas
Is there school on groundhog day?
Yes. Groundhog day (Feb 2nd) is not a holiday. Unless Groundhog days falls on a Saturday or Sunday then there is school.
Is there another name for Groundhog Day?
Candlemas is a Christian holiday, celebrating the ritual purification of Mary that occurs on the same day.
What is the German holiday candle mas?
The catholic "Mariä Lichtmess" (2nd February - Candlemas) is nearly unknown in Germany. Candlemas is a traditional Christian festival that commemorates the ritual purification of Mary 40 days after the birth of her son. It is called Candlemas because that was the day on which the year's supply of candles for the church were blessed.
What is the name of the Christian holiday that is closely tied to Groundhog Day?
Candlemas Candlemas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on February 2. It celebrates three occasions according to Christian belief: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus' first entry into the temple; and it celebrates the Virgin Mary's purification (mainly in Catholic churches).
Does Candlemas happen in December?
Candlemas is on February 2. Some Christians bring beeswax candles to the church to be blessed.
When did Blessed Candlemas of San José die?
Blessed Candlemas of San José died on 1940-01-31.
When was Blessed Candlemas of San José born?
Blessed Candlemas of San José was born on 1863-08-11.
