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| A candle is a light source, usually made of paraffin wax, with a wick running through the middle. Soy, beeswax, gel, and other vegetable-based waxes can be used as a fuel source for a candle. Up until the 1850s, a candle was made of tallow, made from beef-fat rendering. The earliest candles were made from beeswax in Egypt around 3000 BC. Paraffin wax was designed for candles around 1830 which was a good option for the candle since it was inexpensive and produced a clean and odorless flame. Candles have not been used as a primary light source since kerosene was first distilled in the 1850s. Today, candles are commonly used for decoration, celebrations, and religious services. A candle sets a very romantic, warm tone and can also be used for aromatherapy. A common use of the candle is for birthday cakes. Cultural and religious services that use the candle include Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Kwanzaa, Humanism, and Wicca. A candle is used to celebrate Advent in Christianity, and candles are a key part of celebrating Hanukkahs for Judaism. |
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