Candlemas Day at the Oper Air Museum

Candlemas Day is the first bigger women's holiday in winter. On this day women paid visit to each other or went to the inn and men had to take care of all the household chores. As on other women's holidays, it was important to drink a red drink to ensure rosy cheeks for the rest of the year.

It was believed that candles cast on that day burn with the brightest flame. You can learn about different candle making techniques at the museum farms and get acquainted with Candlemas traditions.

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