Both August 15 and this holiday are celebrated as the feast day of the patron saint of the Canary Islands.
Because this holiday is the day before Saint Blaise's feast day, the blessing of the throats is sometimes performed on this holiday. Both August 15 and this holiday are celebrated as the feast day of the patron saint of the Canary Islands. The origin of the practice of eating crepes on this holiday is traditionally ascribed to Pope Gelasius I. On Epiphany, whoever finds the Christ child (*) figurine in the rosca de reyes cake must traditionally take the figure to church on this day. This holiday adopted elements from the Celtic festival of Imbolc, and its celebration coincides with Groundhog Day. For 10 points, name this February 2 holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, named after the objects which are traditionally lit during it.
Because this holiday is the day before Saint Blaise's feast day, the blessing of the throats is sometimes performed on this holiday.
Candlemas [accept the Feast of the Presentation before mentioned]