Presentation of the Lord (February 2nd)

The Presentation of the Lord is celebrated on February 2nd. Under the Mosaic Law, a woman was ritually "unclean" for forty (40) days after childbirth when she was to present herself to the priests and offer sacrifice for her "purification". This feast emphasizes Jesus' first appearance in the Temple. Because Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, the Presentation is celebrated on February 2nd, forty (40) days after Christmas.