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February 2 is a Christian celebration known as Candlemas, celebrating three events: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus’ first entry into the temple; and the Virgin Mary’s purification. In the United States and Canada it is known as Groundhog Day.
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The event dates back to pre-Christian times, as a Celtic festival honoring the goddess Brigid, celebrating the end of winter. Peasants walked in processions to their fields with torches in hand to summon the goddess to cleanse them.
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/luxembourg-europe/?tag=Traditions
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