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Candlemas (February 2)

Candlemas is a Christian celebration of the presentation of Jesus at the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. The date also marks the approximate middle of the winter season, falling between the shortest day of the year and the spring equinox. Many Christians bring candles to church on Candlemas so they can be blessed before being used for the rest of the year.

Valentine's Day (February 14)

In the UK, couples often celebrate Valentine's Day by giving gifts to one another and writing verses of love to be published in newspapers or magazines. Many couples also spend the evening celebrating with a special meal. Occasionally, children send valentines to one another to celebrate friendship.

Purim (Dates Vary)

Purim is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated on the 14th day of Adar (a month of the Jewish calendar). This occasion commemorates the day that Queen Esther saved the Jews from the decree of death in Babylon, and many celebrate by gathering together to read the queen's story

St. David's Day (March 1)

St. David's Day falls on the anniversary of the death of Dewi Sant, who spread Christianity throughout Wales. Many commemorate the occasion by attending church services held in his honor.

St. Patrick's Day (March 17)

While most of the UK doesn't celebrate St. Patrick's Day (though there is a parade and festival in London), it is a very important religious holiday in Northern Ireland that commemorates the life and death of Saint Patrick, a celebrated missionary and the patron saint of Ireland.

Shrove Tuesday AKA Pancake Day (Day Before Lent)

Many celebrate Shrove Tuesday by eating pancakes, as they contain many ingredients that are inappropriate for lent (a time of the year during which many Christians abstain from certain luxuries and indulgences). Some communities hold "pancake races," in which people run a distance while flipping pancakes in a frying pan. In order to win, contestants must cross the finish line as quickly as possible without burning (or dropping) breakfast. Check out the video below for an inside look at this quirky tradition.