Saturday, June 21, 2014

How A Candle Serves Its Different Uses

By Sherry Gross


Maybe you do not realize yet as of now how numerous the uses of candles are due to your limited insight about it. Your way of using it maybe one of the reasons. But if you think more deeply and do some research, you will know just how this item, as simple as it may be can serve a lot of purpose.

Basically, they first appeared in China during the year 200 BC. The first products were made from whale fat. But then with the advancement of time, high standard ones were already made. Right now, you will already see high quality products which are even delicately designed. One of the high quality candles you will ever find 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.

So one of its many uses is its use in festivals. Basically, with the diverse culture of people there are a lot of practices too which marks the identity of a certain group. One very notable festival featuring candles is the festival of the people in Thailand called the Loi Crathong. But this one is also very much used in many other cultures as an item in their festivals

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.

Aside from that, from being simple stalks, candles right now are artfully crafted in order to produce a fine output that will serve as decorations for altars, gardens, and several other places where it can be seen by people. Speaking of this, the those made from Bali, Indonesia reflect a very skillful craft. If you ever get there, you will really admire how they are made.

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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