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Candlemas

Observed on February 2nd, Candlemas marks the end of the Christmas season in the Christian calendar. It is also one of the Scottish quarter days.

On this day, some people observe the tradition of lighting a candle in each window (or in each room).

In the United States, Candlemas became known as Groundhog Day.

External Links

  • Traditions: Celebrating Candlemas (http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/candlemas)
  • Web-Holidays.com: Candlemas Day (http://www.web-holidays.com/candle/index.asp)
  • New Advent: Candlemas (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03245b.htm)
  • Google: Directory entry for Candlemas (http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Pagan/Wicca/Online_Book_of_Shadows/Sabbats/Imbolc-Candlemas/)



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