The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus is a Christian celebration that commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple, as described in the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. This event took place forty days after Jesus' birth, in accordance with Jewish law, which required the firstborn son to be consecrated to God. The feast is observed on February 2nd and is also known as the Candlemas. During this day, many churches hold special services that include the blessing of candles, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world. The feast highlights the significance of Jesus' early life and his fulfillment of the law.