#GroundhogDay
The tradition of Groundhog Day dates back to the early settlers of Pennsylvania, particularly the German immigrants, who brought with them a similar custom known as Candlemas Day. Candlemas was a Christian holiday celebrated on February 2nd, marking the midpoint
Candlemas light: at last! God of all love, as the days grow longer, I dare to ask to see, today, the light of the Gentiles. Finally, consecrate me forever in your love. Amen.
Martin Maudsley author of 'Telling the Seasons' declares his love for the month of #February and the #folklore behind it: buff.ly/3C1GaRc #February #candlemas
Forty days after Christmas is #Candlemas, when the “light” of the Church, its candles, are blessed for the year. There’s some weather-prediction lore associated with it, which has now become part of the modern #GroundhogDay. So, Feb. 2 is two holidays in one!
Catholics in England and Wales today celebrate the feast of The Presentation of the Lord! Today's feast is also known as Candlemas, and it is customary in many countries to take down Christmas decorations on this day.
Candlemas is a Christian feast day celebrated on Feb 2nd, commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem. The observance includes having candles blessed for the year during a service of worship and, in some localities, the removal of Christmas decorations.
Celebration of Candlemas, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Nossa Senhora das Candeias, with the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon, before the Liturgical Reforms that followed Vatican II
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫This tradition dates back to 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but its roots go even deeper—originating from Candlemas Day, when ancient Europeans believed that clear weather meant a longer winter.
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#HappyGroundhogDay
February 2 is the Presentation of the Lord or Candlemas. This day marks the occasion when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the Temple and is celebrated 40 days after his birth. The day is also celebrated as the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary.
2 Fév : Candlemas 🕯️ (Chandeleur)
C’est le retour de la lumière (pas des crêpes)
Imbolc : 2e partie de la roue de l’année païenne.
Mi-temps entre l’hiver et le printemps.
Débarrassé de ce qu’on ne veut plus,
c’est l’étincelle du renouveau avant la re-naissance du printemps.
Blessing and distribution of the candles, procession and Holy Mass, Candlemas. - Note: Watching a video is not a substitute for attending Sunday Mass. The video is intended for devotional purposes only.
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Imbolc - 'in the Celtic calendar the midpoint between winter solstice & spring equinox, marking the earth’s wakening from cold & start of lambing. Also known as Candlemas or Feile Brighde, ‘the quickening of the year’’.
