Monday, 1 February 2021

February and Candlemas

 Aren't we all so glad to turn the calendar to February?  January has been an endless string of wet days and I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting some sunshine. The days are noticeably longer though and that's encouraging.

 


Candlemas falls on February 2 which is the 40th day after Christmas and marks the end of the Christmas/Epiphany season.  This ancient festival marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring equinox.

It also commemorates Mary and Joseph presenting baby Jesus at the temple.

Traditionally pancakes are apparently eaten on Candlemas so that's what we'll have tomorrow. And I'll be sure to put candles on the table ( which I often do anyway in winter).

 


 Thanks for coming by. I hope you have a good week ahead.


Granny M


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14 comments:

  1. The Furry Gnome1 February 2021 at 15:59

    Thanks for reminding me!

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  2. Betsy1 February 2021 at 21:51

    Do you know that I had never really known the history behind Candlemas. Thank you for telling us! Maybe we'll have pancakes for dinner tomorrow! And definitely a candle lit throughout the day.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  3. dori2 February 2021 at 00:08

    BLESSINGS FOR CANDLEMESS!

    A special day!

    THANK YOU!

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  4. Catherine2 February 2021 at 00:17

    Yes I prepared already the pancakes!
    It has been also raining here in January but this year we had a little snow as well.

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  5. At Home In New Zealand2 February 2021 at 01:08

    Have a happy Candlemas Day and enjoy your pancakes! :) xx

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  6. mamasmercantile2 February 2021 at 03:17

    Indeed, Janurary seemed a really long month this year.

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  7. Hill Top Post2 February 2021 at 07:39

    A nice post and reminder. I will put a candle on the table.

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  8. Linda Reeder2 February 2021 at 11:57

    I did not know about Candlemas. I do know that it is Ground Hog's day, and my son, who knows stuff, did inform me that it is half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

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  9. Lorrie2 February 2021 at 16:15

    It's nice to see the lighter days that February brings. Happy Candlemas to you. Enjoy your pancakes! We're having soup!

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  10. Rose2 February 2021 at 17:06

    I am so glad the days are getting a bit longer...I hope the month ahead is good for us all.

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  11. Henny Penny2 February 2021 at 17:29

    I simply can't believe how much rain we have had and going into February didn't help much. Today we had a little sun with the clouds but it was cold and very windy...30 mph winds.

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  12. elizabeth2 February 2021 at 20:18

    I love Candlemas!!! 🥰🕯 because of the snow church for this feast was cancelled 😥 but candles will be blessed this Sunday instead 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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  13. Olde Dame Holly2 February 2021 at 20:52

    We celebrated Candlemas today at church! And I always have holy candles in the hearth, but added two more today. I didn't know that pancakes were eaten today!

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  14. Lisa Richards3 February 2021 at 12:33

    Yay for longer days! Happy Candlemas! (Is that what you say?) :)

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