February 2nd Candlemass day, many churches light their candles to decorate the church to celebrate this day, for it is the purification day of the Virgin Mary after the birth of Christ.
Candles are lit to give to the congregation and carried in procession around the church, a blessing of Candles.
There is a rhyme associated with the weather at this time of year, that is either good weather a sign of a good omen that winter is over, or bad weather a continuation of winter yet to come.
If Candlemass day be dry and fair,
The half of winters to come no mair,
If Candlemass day be wet and foul
The half of winter's gave at yule,
The snowdrop is the flower associated with Candlemass for its white purity, and the flower that is blooming at this time of year.
Lets hope for good weather and an early spring to go on our Snowdrop walk at Sugnall hall this February.
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