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.
Groundhog day is celebrated on the same calendar day as the religious holiday of candlemas was.
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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).
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.
Candlemas is a Christian holiday, celebrating the ritual purification of Mary that occurs on the same day.
There is no specific definition for "Candlemas Bay." Candlemas refers to the Christian feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, celebrated on February 2nd. However, "Candlemas Bay" does not have a widely known or established meaning.
The Catholic holiday of Candlemas, on February 2nd, is a feast to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus. In France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or Crêpe day.
Candlemas is on February 2. Some Christians bring beeswax candles to the church to be blessed.
Blessed Candlemas of San José died on 1940-01-31.
Blessed Candlemas of San José was born on 1863-08-11.
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