Candlemas (Noun)
Meaning
Feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- In Scotland, Candlemas on February 2nd is considered one of the four traditional quarter days, marking an important milestone in the year.
- According to tradition, if a badger sees its shadow on Candlemas, there will be six more weeks of winter.
- In some cultures, Candlemas is also known as the Feast of the Presentation, and is observed on February 2nd.
- On Candlemas, it's customary to remove the Christmas decorations, and the evening often ends with a candlelit procession.
- Historically, the quarter day of Candlemas was used to settle accounts and pay debts in Scotland, highlighting its importance as a fiscal milestone.