Candlemas 2025: Celebrating Light and Faith

Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple, is a Christian holiday celebrated on February 2nd. It marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as the purification of the Virgin Mary.
Key elements of Candlemas:
Blessing of Candles: The main tradition of Candlemas is the blessing of candles during a special church service. These candles are then lit and carried in processions, symbolizing Jesus as the "light of the world."
Presentation of Jesus: The holiday commemorates the moment when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem, as required by Jewish law.
Purification of the Virgin Mary: Candlemas also marks the purification of the Virgin Mary after giving birth, another requirement of Jewish law.
Groundhog Day: In some parts of the world, Candlemas coincides with Groundhog Day, a folk tradition where a groundhog's behavior is said to predict the length of winter.
Candlemas 2025:
Candlemas 2025 falls on a Sunday, February 2nd. Christians around the world will celebrate the holiday with special church services, processions, and blessings of candles. Some may also observe the tradition of Groundhog Day.