Well, in European countries, the day was known as Candlemas Day.
It was known as the Feast of Purification of the Virgin Mary, when Christ's parents presented him in the temple.
The name Candlemas Day comes from the custom of blessing candles on this day.
It takes some getting used to but is a relatively easy part of the language
Hope this helps
Seth
Answer:
The Council, it said, considers the Jews "not as a race, or a nation, but as the chosen people of the Old Testament." The document, it warned, in a plea against political interpretations, has nothing to do with Zionism or anti-Zionism.
Explanation: it is in the first answer
