Candles were once a necessity because they gave light in the darkness. During the course of history candles started to take on a different meaning. Today candles create mood and ambiance with scents that waft through the home.
Candles are still used as a form of light. Anyone who has ever been through a natural disaster knows that they should have candles in case of emergency. A lit candle inspires awe and calm because it gives light in the darkness.
At weddings a unity candles is usually part of the ceremony. Two taper candles light a larger candle which represents the unity of the persons getting married. Both flames ignite the unity candle and neither of them diminishes. This visibly shows the bonding of the persons getting married.
Candles are used for special occasion both happy and sad. The first that comes to mind is Birthdays. Every child knows how to sing "Happy Birthday" and looks forward to a cake filled with candles.
Candles also mark important milestones in our lives such as a Baptism, a sweet sixteen, a birth or a death. Personalized candles are great favors for the milestones in our lives.
As home decor, candles can bring light, a sense of warmth and calm to any room. Home décor candles can be scented giving the home an outdoor, meadow like feel. They can be made of unusual and textured materials like beeswax. Candles of any color or size or shape can be used to bring light and a mood of relaxation to any room in the house.
In short, candles have always served as a light source. Now, not only do they light the way, they also create a calm and relaxation that brings people together.


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