Do you think candles are old-fashioned?

candle - burning candle
Denmark
November 8, 2006 7:18am CST
i know people don't use them anymore..but for a romantic night or a cozy atmosphere i think they are nice..
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72 responses
@prue187 (517)
• United States
8 Nov 06
I think more people use candles nowadays. They use it aroud their bath tub while they soak themselves. Others use scented candles for therapy purpose. i Don't think candles are old fashioned I have a close friend that collects candles and evertime I see her collection I'm always mesmerized by it.
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• Denmark
8 Nov 06
yeah,u know,i buy candles too,perfumed ones,coloured ones,but i didn't think to start collecting..i only have a small collection of little angel statues..
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
8 Nov 06
I love candles,I find them very relaxing.My kids on the other hand hate it when I start lighting candles lol.I think they bring a nice atmosphere into the room.
• Denmark
8 Nov 06
well,kids will understand later too how pretty candles can be:P
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
8 Nov 06
3 candles - 3 purple candles
I love candles, I use them sometimes, I think they are very popular these days..
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• Denmark
8 Nov 06
come to think about it,they are very popular considering they are used as ornaments,for weddings,restaurants,party tables,birthdays,church,and many other situations..i just thought people don't usually keep them in their house unless it is a special ocasion
@aprilsue00 (1991)
• United States
8 Nov 06
I don't think that candles are old fashioned. I still use them all the time. They are usually the scented ones so my house smells good.
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• Denmark
8 Nov 06
yeah i have scented ones too,but they don't really smell that strong unfortunately
@jray721 (1969)
• United States
8 Nov 06
i LOVE candles, i use them almost everyday, they make my house smell good =) here is a + for you =)
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• Denmark
9 Nov 06
a plus for you too:)..and i love candles too..i have like 15 at the moment in the house:)
@rohit0471 (195)
• India
8 Nov 06
no. and it wont get old fashioned alos. Candles were developed independently in many countries. The Egyptians and Cretans made candles from beeswax, as early as 3000 BC. Early candles were made from various forms of natural fat, tallow, and wax. In the 18th century, spermaceti, an oil produced by the sperm whale, was used to produce superior candles. Late in the 18th century, colza oil and rapeseed oil came into use as much cheaper substitutes. Paraffin was first distilled in 1830, and revolutionized candle-making, as it was an inexpensive material which produced high-quality, odorless candles that burned reasonably cleanly and were used during the colonial days. The industry was devastated soon after, however, by the distillation of kerosene (confusingly also called paraffin oil or just paraffin). This excellent fuel for lamps relegated candles to their current status as primarily decorative items.
• Denmark
8 Nov 06
wow,you seem to be very well informed on the subject..thanks for sharing it with us,it is interesting to know..see..we get to learn new things;)
@chalmette69 (3007)
• United States
8 Nov 06
No, I think they make a room look nice and I also like them for romance too, my husband and I use them at least once a week when we have our romantic night.
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• Denmark
8 Nov 06
that is great to hear,that married people keep romance in a way that youngsters forget about..i like the romantic candle light atmosphere
@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
8 Nov 06
They are nice for decoration and for a romantic dinner at home. Other than that, they are a waste of money.
• United States
15 Nov 06
Are you kidding? I use candles all the time and know a lot of people that do. I not only use them for just soft/relaxing light, but for their aromatic qualities too. I love the ambiance candles create, even when it isn't for a romantic interlude. It is just peaceful to sit in a room that glows in candlelight. I give candles often for gifts too, they are one gift that most people love to get and you can really never have too many of.
• Denmark
15 Nov 06
it was just a thought that came to my mind one day,if people use candles these days with all the technology dvelopped,and i was pleasantly surprised to see that people actually love them..i have like 10 candles in my house at the moment,and i buy one or two every time i get the chance..
• Denmark
15 Nov 06
it was just a thought that came to my mind one day,if people use candles these days with all the technology dvelopped,and i was pleasantly surprised to see that people actually love them..i have like 10 candles in my house at the moment,and i buy one or two every time i get the chance..
• Denmark
15 Nov 06
it was just a thought that came to my mind one day,if people use candles these days with all the technology dvelopped,and i was pleasantly surprised to see that people actually love them..i have like 10 candles in my house at the moment,and i buy one or two every time i get the chance..
• Singapore
8 Nov 06
sunset - sunset
of course no! i think candles are romantic...i love candelit dinner...i still use scented candles, unscented candles in church..
• Denmark
8 Nov 06
yeah,i almost forgot about the church candles too...thanks for reminding me:)
@taby00 (827)
• Pakistan
11 Nov 06
no
• Denmark
12 Nov 06
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• Denmark
12 Nov 06
i see u r having the same problem as me....with posting responses,,
• Denmark
12 Nov 06
i see u r having the same problem as me....with posting responses,,
• United States
10 Nov 06
candles r beautiful and unique..
• Denmark
10 Nov 06
yes,reading all peple's responses i might even go and buy more:)
• India
12 Nov 06
yeah....u r right...they became old-fashioned..using for romantic-nights n related stuff....
• Denmark
15 Nov 06
i hope romantism will never get old-fashioned:)
@craftwave (1338)
• United States
16 Nov 06
I use pillar candles in my fire place. Sure beats cutting wood and cleaning out ashes. Not only are they decorative when not in use they also help heat the house. You would be surprised at how much heat 7 candles put out. I burn them all day long during the cold months. Only put them out when we are gone and at night. Its also surprising how long some of the candles last. I can use them up to a week. And they only cost $2 per candle.
• Denmark
18 Nov 06
you are right,cheap,practicle,and beautifull:)
@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
8 Nov 06
I don't think candles are old-fashioned at all! Nothing makes a room look cozier than having candles around the room. I use them all the time, not just for setting a romantic scene, but to make the house nicely scented. There's so many different scented candles anymore, it just makes it smell so good...whether they're lit or not!
• Denmark
8 Nov 06
yeah,i agree
@tvnaresh (1581)
• India
9 Nov 06
diwali - diwali
who said people are not using...in india still whenever there is a power cut we go for candles...also we use candles during the festival of Diwali....
• Denmark
9 Nov 06
festival sounds great:)
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
9 Nov 06
Tripple Moon Goddess - My favorite pic.
I love candles. Alwys have. Being a Pagan I use candles for many diffrent reasons. Sometimes because Iwant to make my home smell pretty and others are for spells and rituels. Plus it is best to have a few candles arround incase of a power outage too.
• Denmark
9 Nov 06
eumm what is a pagan?and what kind of rituals?:D
@supriya82 (400)
• India
9 Nov 06
candles - candles
Candles are very romantic, they are just awesome.
• Denmark
9 Nov 06
yeah,i find them romantic also
@NayNay579 (180)
• United States
9 Nov 06
I absolutely love candles. I didn't use them for a long time, because I was afraid to use them around my kids. But now that they are a little older... I can't get enough. I love their scents and colors. I love what they do to a room. I'm such a romantic!! Candles just do so much for any decor I think!!
• Denmark
9 Nov 06
yeah,and it's nice if you have someone that you can share those moments with also...cause others might not like them and then you don't feel comfortable anymore
@rohit89 (1967)
• India
9 Nov 06
candles as they r romantic ;)
• Denmark
9 Nov 06
they can be used for many purposes and ocasions,but to have some at home.yeah it's romantic