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資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Candlemas \Can"dle*mas\, n. [AS. candelm[ae]sse, candel candle +
   m[ae]sse mass.]
   The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast
   of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because
   the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on
   that day.

資料來源 : WordNet®

Candlemas
     n : feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the
         temple; a quarter day in Scotland [syn: {Candlemas Day},
         {Feb 2}]