Candles

This is the latest candle I got. I got it for free, and didn’t think I’d like it, but I do.

My relatives and myself used to use candles to warm up an evening until my relatives adopted cats as companions and the fear of the cats knocking down the candles which could start house fires.

They used wax for a long time before the Americas were discovered. They were extremely expensive so only royals and those types could burn them. They also still had a honey scent, so burning them smelled sweet. It was still a long time before the people in the Americas could do with more than tallow candles, and needless to say, they didn't smell sweet. Yes, candles have been around a long time, but most people could only use oil burners, a small dish with oil and a wick at one, or both, ends. This are one of the reasons there were so many fires, because anything the oil landed on and if the wick was burning then there was a better than 50% chance it would spread. It is on a wood table... or worse... This is why many places, i.e. plantations, the 'cook house' was not attached to the main house.

Yup. I'm burning two candles (tea lights actually) right now to "warm up" the place... I'm too cheap to turn up the furnace and I have a million candles I've gotten over the years for free or cheap.

I like candles too..so many varieties.

I love candles, they bring a bit of warmth, peace, and tranquility to the home.

Interesting facts! Well, we used to have days of big power cuts in 1990s and often used to study with candles. We always remember those days of struggle and how we still used to enjoy our times then! By the way, what does the image you shared signifies?

I love candles but can't have them anymore because of the scents due to son's condition. Shame I miss them. I used to like the Yankee candles especially the fall scents.

That's interesting about the history of candles.

I enjoy candles but don't use them a lot

I love scented candles and have some to light when I am in the mood. DId that Yeti also like candles?

I love scented candles and now that winter is coming I'll burn them more often

I love candles. I've got absolutely loads. Did you know that you can make your own using the wax covering from cheeses ...like babybel.

as a child, i really disliked candles cause the wax smell was intense for me. but, when scented candles came, that was when i started to breathe and blooming due to happiness

In ancient Rome, candles were made from animal fat or beeswax. Romans believed that candles could ward off evil spirits.

I like burning candles, too. My favorite scent is Black Cherry.

Strong scented candles give me a headache; but I do have a ton of different kinds of candles.

We can usually find candles fairly cheap. We don't use them a lot, but my wife does like to burn them. As for candles in general, funny you mention the wax. I think they used to use whale fat, but don't quote me on that.