Candlemas n. : The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day.

Example:
Is it proper to light orange candles in the days leading up to Candlemas or only on Candlemas itself?

Taxonomy
Candlemas, feast, Lord, the Feast, Candlemas Day, candles, celebration, Candlemas Eve, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, the Roman, tradition, the Meeting, festival, the Eastern, Luke 2, Jesus, Christians, beeswax candles.

Defination from the web:
Candlemas and offering information on its history, traditions and superstitions, and references.