Candlemas

Synonyms of Candlemas

• Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
• Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Antonyms of Candlemas

• Advent
• epiphany
• Christmas

Collocations of Candlemas

Candlemas candle

Frequency: 75 %

Each household brought a Candlemas candle to be blessed at the church.

Candlemas celebration

Frequency: 70 %

The Candlemas celebration included a procession with lit candles.

Candlemas tradition

Frequency: 65 %

One Candlemas tradition is to bless candles for use throughout the year.

Candlemas feast

Frequency: 60 %

The Candlemas feast featured traditional foods like crepes and pancakes.

Candlemas ritual

Frequency: 50 %

The Candlemas ritual of lighting candles symbolizes the coming of spring.

Idiomatic Expressions for Candlemas

• Phrase: Candlemas comes with its own weather
  Meaning: This phrase suggests that Candlemas, which falls on February 2nd, is often associated with a specific type of weather pattern. It implies predictability or consistency.
  Usage: Every year on Candlemas, we can expect a cold snap - Candlemas comes with its own weather.