Across cultures and centuries, early February has always carried a quiet spiritual power — a moment when winter softens, light returns, and the soul remembers its own resilience. Candlemas in the Christian tradition and Gromnitsa in the Slavic tradition arise from different lineages, yet they honor the same universal truth: light protects, renews, and awakens. Whether through blessed candles or sacred fire, these celebrations remind us that even in the coldest season, the Div
