
In medieval times the church planted them for the feast of candelmass. This feast for the purification of the virgin mother takes place 40 days after Christmas.
Whether fact or myth I don't know, but certainly is where you will see wonderful displays of these delicate flowers
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It's a lovely grasshopper's view of these gorgeous blooms. This is not a familiar sight in my part of the world ... they're so lovely.
Lovely catch, Mo. Thanks for reminding us that spring's here!
Have a joyful weekend!
MG
Beautiful! We have just ONE in our garden - I think the field mice eat the bulbs, bless them.
Great capture. One of my favorites.
Beautiful and truly springish!
This is so lovely! I love the blur of the person in the background :)
Very nice Mo!
Beautiful.
After a week of lovely springlike weather, we woke up to snow today. So this was just the boost I was after, thanks.
Wonderful. Great spring shot!
Hello. And Bye.
What a gorgeous photo.
They are a welcome sight after the winter. I didn't know that about Candlemas, but it's true there are a lot of snowdrops in churchyards.
really nice point of view ;)
Reminds me of a very beautiful song by a British band called Pineapple Thief. Check out Snowdrops: HERE. Enjoy!
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