Knecht, Friedrich Justus (1910). A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture (på engelsk). B. Herder. s. 410. Henta 27 December 2016. «We keep a feast on the 2nd of February, forty days after Christmas, in memory of our Lord's Presentation in the Temple. This feast has several names. First, it is known as the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus. Secondly, it is called the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But the usual and popular name for this Feast is Candlemas-day, because on this day candles are blessed before Mass, and there takes place a procession with lighted candles. Candles are blessed and lighted on this particular feast.»
Hothersall, Barbara. «Candlemas – Festival of Light» (på engelsk). Fulwood Methodist Church Magazine. Henta 27. desember 2016. «In some countries special candles are brought along to the blessing by the worshippers. These are often very elaborate and are highly treasured. Afterwards they are taken home and kept to be lighted at times of stress – during storms, in sickrooms and at the bedside of the dying.»
Pappas, Christopher A. (18. januar 2012). «Ecumenical Candlemas (Feast of the Presentation)» (på engelsk). Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Henta 27. desember 2016. «Please join us for a Choral Evensong for Candlemas with the combined choirs of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by a reception hosted by the two choirs. ... Candlemas has been the traditional time when the candles of the church are blessed for the upcoming year. According to some sources, Christians began Candlemas in Jerusalem as early as the fourth century and the lighting of candles began in the fifth century.»
