FTP, identify this Christian festival which coincides with Groundhog Day, and is named for the custom of lighting candles in its observance.
Young men in the middle ages celebrated this event by dressing as women called Rosetta, chased by a lustful bear that was shot, revived, shaved, and killed again.  Greek Orthodox churches refer to it as Hypapante, and Roman Catholics refer to it as the Presentation of the Lord, as it commemorates the presentation of Jesus by Mary at the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as her 40-day purification after giving birth.  As such, it occurs 40 days after Christmas, and derives its current name from a custom introduced in the 5th century.  FTP, identify this Christian festival which coincides with Groundhog Day, and is named for the custom of lighting candles in its observance.
Young men in the middle ages celebrated this event by dressing as women called Rosetta, chased by a lustful bear that was shot, revived, shaved, and killed again.  
Candlemas