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Candlemas Day
February 2nd, the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, when Christ was presented by her in the Temple; one of the quarter days in Scotland. In Roman Catholic churches all the candles which will be needed in the church during the year are consecrated on this day; they symbolize Jesus Christ, called "the light of the world," and "a light to lighten the Gentiles." The Romans had a custom of burning candles to scare away evil spirits. There is also a weather-legend associated with Candlemas Day.
If Candlemas Day be dry and tair,
The half o' winter's come and mair;
If Candlemas Day be wet and foul,
The half o' winter was gane at Youl.
Scotch Proverb.
The badger peeps out of his hole on Candlemas Day, and, if he finds snow, walks abroad; but if he sees the sun-shining he draws back into his hole.
German Proverb.
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