candlemas … or chandeleur …. in europe

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today was a special day in some european countries ….. candlemas

it tends to be more or less forgottten

but in France it is still well known

 

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in german …. mariä lichtmess …. for Catholics …

for pagans and neo.pagans …. Imbolc

 

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in Spanish ….


candelaria …

 

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and kyndelmisse in Denmark

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Feast of the Holy Encounter, is a Christian feast day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. This observance is based on the account found in Luke 2:22–40.

According to tradition, Candlemas falls on February 2nd, which is traditionally the 40th day after Christmas and marks the conclusion of the Christmas – Epiphany season. Here are the key aspects of Candlemas:

1. Presentation of Jesus: The feast commemorates the moment when Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem for the purpose of purification and to present Him to God as her firstborn son.
2. Purification of Mary: Following Jewish law, a woman was to be purified after childbirth. Mary’s purification took place 40 days after Jesus’ birth, and this event is central to the Candlemas celebration.
3. Blessing of Candles: On Candlemas, many Christians (especially Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some mainline Protestant denominations) take their candles to their local church, where they are blessed. These blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Light of the World.

Historically, some Christian countries also used Candlemas as the time to remove Christmas decorations after the festive season 12. It is a day of both solemnity and joy, commemorating significant events in the life of Jesus and His family.

 

[Zebra]

Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Feast of the Holy Encounter, is a Christian feast day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. This observance is based on the account found in Luke 2:22–40.

According to tradition, Candlemas falls on February 2nd, which is traditionally the 40th day after Christmas and marks the conclusion of the Christmas – Epiphany season. Here are the key aspects of Candlemas:

1. Presentation of Jesus: The feast commemorates the moment when Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem for the purpose of purification and to present Him to God as her firstborn son.
2. Purification of Mary: Following Jewish law, a woman was to be purified after childbirth. Mary’s purification took place 40 days after Jesus’ birth, and this event is central to the Candlemas celebration.
3. Blessing of Candles: On Candlemas, many Christians (especially Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some mainline Protestant denominations) take their candles to their local church, where they are blessed. These blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Light of the World.

Historically, some Christian countries also used Candlemas as the time to remove Christmas decorations after the festive season 12. It is a day of both solemnity and joy, commemorating significant events in the life of Jesus and His family.

thanx a lot for all this good info!

 

[Zebra]

this day has both jewish and christian and pagan roots

 

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traditionally candlemas was one of the 4 qwuarter days in England and Scotland

 

[Ringo]

 

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long live Chandeleur!

 

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