Candlemas Day celebrated in Mexico

AP Published: 2018-02-03 08:29:29
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A woman lifts her basket filled with baby Jesus figurines outside the San Juan Bautista Parish, on "Dia de la Candelaria" or Candlemas Day, in Mexico City, Friday, February 2, 2018. According to Christian tradition, Candlemas marks Mary and Joseph's presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem. Candlemas is observed 40 days after Christmas, on February 2. Catholics in Mexico celebrate the feast day by dressing their baby Jesus figurines and bringing them to their local church to be blessed. [Photo: AP/Marco Ugarte]

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