Candles are now indispensable when it comes to celebrations, visiting dark places, creating a romantic atmosphere or giving warmth to the interior of a room. There are many uses for candles. Do you want to know interesting facts about our beloved candles? keep reading
– The use of the first candles is attributed to the Romans. It was generally used to light the way for people when they traveled, candles were also used to light up places of worship.
– The first material used in the creation of candles is tallow. However, tallow gives off a smoky flame and an unpleasant odor when burned, which is a key reason it’s not as popular today.
– During the Middle Ages, people learned about beeswax and used it to create candles. Its clean flame and the absence of bad odors in the smoke were immediately noticeable. However, during those times, beeswax was expensive, so the use of beeswax candles was only limited to wealthy people.
– Other materials used are spermaceti and paraffin. Gel and soy wax candles are also popular today.
– The electric light bulb caused the drop in candle sales. However, the use of electricity in the food/meat industry caused an increase in the production of candle materials (as by-products) such as paraffin. Therefore, candles are now easily available in stores around the world due to the abundance of cheap supplies.
– Candles generally have a long shelf life when properly stored in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing indoors or indoors as heat can slowly dissolve the wax. Especially if you have an engineered or molded candle, the candle can lose its shape when placed in a high-temperature environment.
– Candle makers also sell candles in different fun or religious shapes. They also add colors and even scents to showcase the different uses for candles, whether it be for a ceremony, religious purposes, or aromatherapy.
– At home, you can even make your own candles simply using beeswax and a wick. You can also put colors and scents, and produce candles similar to those produced by large manufacturers. For some households, this has even become an income generating hobby. You can design your own personal mold for your candles, whether you give them away or sell them in stores.
– During important religious celebrations like Christmas or Hanukkah, candles play an important role in showing that there is light and hope in the days ahead. To show this, these candles are used as decorations on tables, window panes and other surfaces.
Although light bulbs and new technologies have long since displaced the use of candles as a light source, people will continue to use them for special occasions, decorative purposes, and aromatherapy. The demand for candles never goes down as there are many uses for candles. Candles will always be seen as fun, useful, and decorative.
Be sure to handle them with care to avoid undesirable fire emergencies and never let children play with them. Candles, as seen through their history, will always evolve and never fail to delight people who celebrate, fall in love, or simply walk the dark paths of life, literally and figuratively.