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mardi 24 juin 2014

How A Candle Serves Its Different Uses

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.

This item was actually first seen in 200 BC in China. At that time, it was still made out of whale fat. But due to the advancement of time, the ones that are make today are already of high quality. Not only that, it has also upgraded in terms of features. With this, candles have been a target for artistic endeavors too. Speaking of this, one of the many high quality products is the Bali candle.

Basically, the invention of this was triggered by the absence of electricity before. But when technology came and provided lighting, their use did not go extinct. Instead, it was honed in order to serve a lot more purposes. Aside from being a substitute during block outs or brown outs, it was made to perform 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, another use of this item is to give the surrounding some warmth. Since it gives off some heat, it is capable of warming the surrounding. So come the cold weather, you can definitely use them to afford some natural cooling. So with this, you can afford a lot of benefits especially if you are using a scented candle which serves like incense.

So with these, you will be served a lot of different purposes. But most of all, Bali will provide you with the most gorgeous designs there are. If you get to tour in Indonesia. Make sure to afford yourself of these items as your souvenir. You would really love to have it.




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