http://www.freesummerfest.org Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:02:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.freesummerfest.org/why-votive-candles-3/ http://www.freesummerfest.org/why-votive-candles-3/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:13:23 +0000 karlstad http://www.freesummerfest.org/why-votive-candles-3/ Candles lit the world ages before the electric light. If there was light at night, it was because someone had fashioned the workmanship of candle making and later it became an art. Today candle making is for fun, fashion, atmosphere and ceremonies of religion. Like the prayer candle has been throughout the ages.Prayer candles or votive candle making still is a most popular business today. A votive candle or prayer candle in principal is a small, typically white or beeswax yellow candle, originally intended to be burnt as a votive offering in a religious ceremony.The Egyptians were proficient in candle making more than five thousand years ago. Evidence of their candle making abilities is present in their historical records. The Egyptians, Chinese and Japanese used wax to make their candles.
The art of candle making has changed with the times and the needs of the population. Modern candle makers use special colors and scents in the wax of their candles. Some use essential oils which have been known to provide a relaxing or healing atmosphere in a room.Electricity has now prevented many burning dangers from light by candlelight yet the art of candle making has progressed.The ambiance of votive candles still sets the environment of purity and belief for religious and votive ceremonies.

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