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a Christian festival held on February 2nd to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus in the Temple
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Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, is a Christian holiday that falls on February 2nd.
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Hey, did you know that Candlemas is also called Groundhog Day?
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I love celebrating Candlemas because it means winter is almost over!
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The return of longer days after Candlemas symbolizes the gradual increase of light in our lives.