First Known Use: before 12th century
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Candlemas
noun Can·dle·mas \ˈkan-dəl-məs\
Definition of CANDLEMAS
: February 2 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary
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Origin of CANDLEMAS
Middle English candelmasse, from Old English candelmæsse, from candel + mæsse mass, feast; from the candles blessed and carried in celebration of the feast
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