Candlemas falls on February 2nd and marks the midway point of winter. We’re now between the shortest day and the spring equinox. Love to see that word – Spring! Candlemas is also traditionally known as a Christian holiday marking the presentation of Jesus in the temple, forty days after his birth, according to Jewish custom.
I invite you to celebrate Jesus as the light in this dark world and pull out some candles this week to chase away the winter darkness. The tealight LED candles are great to line up in your windows and are totally safe. Of course, Valentines Day is celebrated this month which brings our favorite things: flowers and chocolates. And if no one buys you flowers and chocolate, go buy yourself some!
Other celebrations: February 4th Thank A Mailman Day
February 9th – Happy Chocolate Day
February 15th – Singles Awareness Day
February 20th – Love Your Pet Day 
Don’t forget to light candles, thank your mailman, eat chocolate, encourage a single friend, and love your pet.
Can you think of ideas for articles about these celebrations?
Lovely post. Enjoyed reading about the holidays, and yes, the special days give me lots of ideas! I might use them to celebrate my upcoming novel’s release (later in the year) in a contest I’m running. Thanks.
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Comment by Carole Brown — February 2, 2013
Thanks, Carole. Glad the post was helpful for you and congrats on your future novel release – how exciting!
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Comment by admin — February 2, 2013
Hi Cynthia, I have heard of Candlemas for ages but never knew what it stood for, so thanks for en’light’ening me!
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Comment by Rose McCauley — February 2, 2013
Rose,
I know, I’ve heard the term before and finally researched it. I think it’s a lovely way to mark the midpoint of winter and to remind us of the Light of the World.
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Comment by admin — February 2, 2013
How uplifting for a month when I’m still fixated on the weather forecasts 🙂 Thanks, Cynthia, for sharing this.
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Comment by Elaine Stock — February 2, 2013
Elaine,
Since we live in the same freezing, snowy, blustery climate, I totally understand the weather forecast fixation : ) Time to light more candles, drink hot chocolate and dream of sunny, sandy beaches…
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Comment by admin — February 2, 2013