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Candlemas - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Candlemas' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Candlemas [ 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.

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