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can·dle·mas \ˈkandəlməs, -ˈaa- also -ˌmas\ noun (plural candlemases) Usage: usually capitalized, often attributive Etymology: Middle English candelmasse, from Old English candelmæsse, from candel candle + mæsse mass, feast; from the candles blessed and carried in procession in celebration of the feast — more at mass 1. a. : the church feast celebrated on February 2 in commemoration of the presentation of Christ in the temple b. : this feast commemorating additionally in the Roman Catholic Church the purification of the Virgin Mary c. : this feast commemorating additionally in the Eastern Orthodox Church the meeting with Simeon and Anna 2. or candlemas day usually capitalized C&D : groundhog day |