Candlemas

[kændlmәs]

Definition

(noun.) feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland.

Checker: Neil--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Editor: Ronda

Definition

n. a festival of the R.C. Church in honour of the purification of the Virgin Mary on 2d February and so called from the number of candles used.

Editor: Tess