Every year on Feb. 2 is Candlemas.
But do you know where does this party? "
But do you know where does this party? "
Initially, it is a pagan festival. At the time of the Roman Empire (BC), it was called the "Festival of Candles". Everyone had to light a candle to celebrate Lupercus, the god of fertility to ensure good crops and breeding livestock. Later, the Celts have also celebrated to mark the end of winter. And then, Candlemas was adopted by the Christian religion to celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Throughout history, one element remains: the candle light that represents the arrival of the end of winter. It also comes from there that the tradition of pancakes: the golden disc recalls the Sun and is supposed to bring good luck!
But today, Candlemas is mostly an enjoyable moment: the opportunity to eat good pancakes!
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