Candlemas: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Noted that it is not a holy day of obligation. Mentioned some traditions surrounding the festival. Added media. Jan 30, 2026
Add new Web site: Alimentarium - Candlemas, a festival of lights. Feb 07, 2025
Mentioned the prophet Anna. Feb 02, 2024
Add new Web site: Catholic Online - Candlemas. Dec 29, 2023
Add new Web site: McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia - Candlemas. Dec 08, 2022
Add new Web site: Learn Religions - The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Oct 03, 2021
Added cross-references. Jun 04, 2018
Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Candlemas. Jul 12, 2007
Added new Web site: Fish Eaters - Candlemas. Jul 12, 2007
Added new Web site: TheHolidaySpot.com - Candlemas. Jul 12, 2007
Added new Web site: Samuelsen eCommerce Enterprises - Candlemas. Jul 12, 2007
Added new Web site: ChurchYear.Net - Candlemas. Jul 12, 2007
Added new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Candlemas. Jul 12, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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