Tuesday, June 24, 2014

The Many Uses Of A Candle

By Sherry Gross


A candle may seem to you just a piece of stalk that lights up a dark place. Perhaps, you may have this connotation due to the limited use you associate them with. But actually, there are many other purposes of these. If you conduct some research, you will know just how many its uses are. Practically, its whole features can be put to use too.

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.

It has had its greatest role when electricity has not yet been invented. During those times, candles have become a very important trade. But now, they are only used to provide light in areas that cannot be reached by the electricity line and during brown outs. But other than that, they are also used for the following purposes.

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.

Other than that, the products of today have really elevated. Aside from its ordinary and plain stalk form, there are a lot of designs which you can get. You will really be proud of decorating it for your altars, gardens, living room, and other areas. This is actually how the products in Bali are made of. If you come to visit the place, you can tour around admiring the craft.

That aside, candles have a pleasing odor, that kind which is relaxing. But there are some which are specially made and their aroma is strong. Notice this when you go to spa especially if you are wanting to avail of an aromatherapy. They make use of the scented candle to aid in the process. Others even afford this for the benefit of their homes.

Also, it is used to give off some warmth. Since, it has fire, it can give off some warmth. With this, it is capable of giving off some warmth to the surrounding atmosphere in order to keep you warm. Not to mention, aside from providing you a cozy feeling. You will also get to have all its other benefits.

So basically, all of those are the purposes with which the candles are used for. But you will really take pleasure in the the products you will find in Bali. If one day, you can get there, then you can take some as your souvenir items. With this, you can acquire all the merits which a candle has to give.




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