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Candle HistoryCandles have been used for more than 5000 years, yet it is very hard to pin point their origins. It is often though that the first candles were used by the Egyptians, who used rushlights or torches made by soaking reeds in melted animal fats, although this had no wick, like a true candle. Evidence has also been found that in early Chinese history a form of candle was moulded using paper tubes, and made from the waxes of plants and insects, and contained a rice paper as a wick. It is also known that candles played a large part in religious ceremonies, such as Hanukkah, the festival of light, which involves the lighting of candles, dates back to 165bc. A Breif History of CandlesIn the middle ages, a major improvement came to Europe in the form of a beeswax candle... What Candles Are Used ForBefore electricity became a normal household utility, the candle was the common source of lighting... Candles in ReligionCandles are used in a wide range of different faiths religious ceremonies... Timekeeping Using CandlesA Candle Clock is a thin candle with consistently spaced markings, normally numbers, that when... Candles NowadaysCandles in today's society have come a long way since their initial use. Although they have moved on... Candle NightNormally held during either the summer solstice or winter solstice, Candle Night is an international... How Candles Are MadeCandle making is an age old art. Candles can be made in various ways. It can be produced through... Candle NACThe National Candle Association (NCA) is the major trade association representing U.S. candle... Featured Candle Products
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