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The Many Uses Of A Candle

By Sherry Gross


There are actually a lot of things which can be associated with candles. But initially, they are used in order to provide light. But other than this, it has more uses than you think. Maybe due to the way you use it, you come to think of a limited purpose for it. But if you think about how it can serve its purpose, you can see a lot.

Actually, this item originated from China in the year 200 BC. Basically, the first items have been made using the whale fat. But with time, there are a lot of things happened and a lot of improvements also came out. Not to mention, candles have also upgraded already. Today, you will already see beautifully crafted and quality ones. One of them is the Bali candle.

Actually, before when there was still no provision of electricity, this item is what provides people with a light source. But now that there has already been electricity, it has only been used as a substitute when there are brown outs. But aside from serving just that purpose, it has been given more purposes now. These purposes are the following.

One is that it serves as a prop for different events like in festivals. One notable engagement where this item is the center is the famous Thai festival called Loi Crathong. But other than this festival, there are many other activities and celebrations in which make use of them. Not to mention, there are a lot of them in Indonesia although it may not be the center.

Also, it has quite a big role in several religious beliefs. Particularly in Christianity, they make use of this item in many different ways during their celebrations, rituals, and practices. Actually, they associate the item with the light of Christ. In other religion, you will also see this used most of the time since it has a spiritual meaning unique to each religion.

If before, this has been molded into just a simple design, this time, there are already sophisticated candles. When you see them, you will really admire how they are crafted. Such are the products in Bali. Basically, you will find many wonderful styles and colors. Not just that, its containers are also designed beautifully and you will love the way they look.

But aside from their purpose of beautification, they are also used for relaxation. If you ever get to afford of a service from a spa, you will see that there are present. That is actually due to the reason that scented ones can give a very relaxing feeling. That is why it is used in aromatherapy. While you are inhaling it, you get relieved.

Still another use of this item is to warm the surrounding during the cold season. Since it gives off heat, it is capable of bringing some warmth into the air. So during the cold weather, they can be of use. So with houses that do not have a chimney for natural heating, they will do.

So all of those are the purposes served by the candles. But most of all, you will be delighted at how elegantly they are designed. You will fin flower styled ones. Or if not, you will find high quality products in elegant containers. This way, you will acquire all its benefits. If you like to see a lot of beautiful candles, you can tour in Bali and get some as your souvenir.




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