Candles
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Candles: A Timeless Light Source
Overview:
Candles, once essential for illumination, now grace our homes with their aesthetic and aromatic appeal. They also hold significance in various religious practices. For more information on candles, see the resources at the end.
A Brief Look at Candles
A candle comprises an internal wick within a column of solid fuel, typically wax, with paraffin being the most common. Before lighting, the wick absorbs this solid fuel. When ignited, the heat melts and vaporizes the wax, initiating a chain reaction. The fuel combines with oxygen to create a flame, providing enough heat to maintain its own combustion. The flame's heat melts the wax, which travels up the wick by capillary action, vaporizes, and sustains the burn. Within the flame, different colors reveal various reactions?"hydrogen burns hot and blue, forming water vapor, while carbon turns yellow and brightens the flame.
As the wax melts and burns, the candle shortens. Unburned wick parts are consumed by the flame, preventing excess wick exposure.
Historical and Modern Usage
Before electricity, candles were a staple for lighting. Their prevalence varied by region: candles were common in northern Europe, while olive oil lamps dominated the south. Candle makers were known as chandlers. Nowadays, candles enhance ambiance, whether for a romantic setting or emergency lighting. Scented candles are popular in aromatherapy, and small ones adorn birthday cakes.
Candles in Religion
Christianity:
Candles signify the light of Jesus and are placed on altars. Votive candles accompany prayers, and worshippers light them in front of icons in many churches. Candlemas concludes the Epiphany season. Traditionally, candles lit Christmas trees before electric lights, a custom still seen in parts of Europe. Advent wreaths and St. Lucia Day in Scandinavia feature candles prominently.
Judaism:
Candles mark the Sabbath's onset on Friday evenings. During Chanukah, or the Festival of Lights, a candle is lit each night of the eight-day celebration with a menorah, commemorating the Temple's rededication in Jerusalem. Candles also honor the memory of lost loved ones, especially on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Kwanzaa:
Candles play a role in Kwanzaa, an African American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1.
For more insights into candles and their use across cultures, explore the resources below.
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