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Feast of the Candles
On February 2, forty days after the birth of Christ, the end of the Christmas season and the soon to be arrival of spring is celebrated during the Feast of the Candles. Partly religious and partly familial in nature, the Dia de la Candelaria is a tradition that has continued throughout the country.

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What is "El Chepe" the nickname for?

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As described in this week's article, the feast celebrated on the 2nd of February
is the Feast of the Candles or as it is known as in Mexico, the Dia de la Candelaria.

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