February 2nd is a big deal for Catholic believers because it's Candlemas Day. On this day, it's customary to bring the image of Baby Jesus, along with candles and rosemary, to the church for a ...

Candlemas is celebrated 40 days after the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas, December 25). It refers to the presentation of Jesus in the temple. This Christian festival is also synonymous with the ...

[Clive Barzillia, Gloucester Cathedral] Candlelight: Christmas may seem like a distant memory but for some churchgoers Candlemas marks the end of the traditional 40 days of Christmas, and hundreds ...

Just side of your eye. Side of your eye. The tradition comes from Germany. On an old religious holiday called "Candlemas Day," the Germans paid attention to the badger. Candlemas Day was the ...