From Festivals Family and Food:
"Candlemas Day takes its name form the blessing of candles on this day for use in church throughout the coming year. It is the feast of the presentation of Christ in the Temple when Simeon hailed him as 'A light to lighten the Gentiles'. Christians used to light candles for Baby Jesus and Mother Mary.."
'If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Winter will take another flight
If Candlemas Day be cloud and rain
Winter is gone and will not come again.'
And craft ideas for today found here.
Sounds like we're having dinner by candlelight tonight. :)
May the light of Christ always shine upon you and yours,
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