Question: Falling forty days after Christmas, this day was traditionally known as Candlemas, a day when Catholics would receive candles at church. What other names has this day been known as?
Answer: Candlemas celebrates three occasions: the presentation of the child Jesus, Jesus’ first entry into the temple, and it celebrates the Virgin Mary’s purification.
Other names for this day are:
"Feast for the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary"
"Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple"
"Meeting of the Lord"
See also
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03245b.htm