candlemas

/ˈkændəmæs/

Definitions

1. noun

A Christian festival celebrated on 2 February, commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem, and traditionally marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

“The village celebrated Candlemas with a traditional feast and folk dances.”

Synonyms

  • Feast of the Presentation
  • Presentation Day

Antonyms

  • Christmas
  • Easter