Candlemas traditions

Wow, what a week! Here we are slowly moving out of the Mystical Blue Moon and now we have more reasons to celebrate. Candlemas, also known as Imbolc, the Feast of Saint Brigid, and Groundhog’…

Candlemas is a Catholic feast day that happens every year on February 2. In Jewish tradition at the time, a baby boy was to be presented at the temple 40 days after he was born

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In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas, (Candle Mass), which comes from the activities associated with the feast.

If it is La Chandeleur in France, it must be time for crêpes! Beyond crêpes however, are some quirky French traditions and superstitions surrounding Candlemas.

What is Candlemas and how can you create a Candlemas Tradition in your family?

Also called The Feast of the Presentation or The Purification of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Candlemas marks forty days after the birth of Jesus. To help your family commemorate today, I have c…

What is the History of Candlemas? Candlemas is celebrated on February 2nd, which is the halfway point in between winter solstice and spring equinox. This date is celebrating in many ways, you might know it as “Groundhog Day,” or “Imbolc.” In Christianity, Candlemas celebrates the 40 days after Christ was born. Some might use this...

The midpoint of winter is the halfway mark between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It typically takes place around February 2nd, but this date can vary slightly depending on the year.

Advent Advent is observed the four Sundays that lead up to Christmas. If you aren’t christian, you may choose for your advent to lead up to Hannukah, Yule, Solstice, etc. Advent means “anticipation” so you might use this time to meditate on the season and its meaning to you. Advent celebrates the bringing of light...