Associations to the word «Candlemas»

Wiktionary

CANDLEMAS, noun. The festival in the Christian year that commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple
CANDLEMAS, noun. A quarter day in Scotland.

Dictionary definition

CANDLEMAS, noun. Feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland.

Wise words

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