Feast of Candlemas

The feast of the Purification is called Candlemas.  The feast commemorates the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the temple, which took place 40 days after his birth as Jewish law required.  It is also called Candlemas day, since the blessing of the candles takes place on this feast.  

This year for the first time we celebrated this feast day. The feast falls on February 2nd. I had invited few of my friends also but none of them were able to make it due to the heavy snow up to 21 inches that day.  Sony was off due to the snow and we were able to celebrate this beautiful feast as a family.  

On the menu we had: (Inspired by Alice at Cottage Blessing)

Water - represents Purity

Pretzels  -  Holy Simeon's arms

Dove Sandwiches - Humble offering of St. Joseph and Mary

Cheese cubes with swords - represents the message Simeon told Mary about a sword piercing her heart

Mallomars - Anna the prophetess

Edible Candles - Jesus the light