"Candles have been used as a source of
light and to illuminate celebrations for
more than five thousand years, yet little
is known about their origin. The earliest
use of candles is often attributed to the
ancient Egyptians who made rushlights
or torches by soaking the pithy core of
reeds in melted animal fat." NCA
I'm not even sure if anyone knows just
how much I love candles! 'Tis no wonder
I ended up in a 130 year old cabin with
candles ad nauseam (I keep hundreds in
stock) a perfect haven to end my days!
So, what is it about candles anyway?!
Methinks 'twas the first magic I ever
witnessed. I can remember, as a child,
being a bit down. My father would
light a little candle on my dresser and
tell me to watch it burn. Usually, I'd
fall asleep while watching its beauty.
Candles 'round the bath . . . pure magic!
In the kitchen whilst preparing that
special meal, add to the enchantment!
"Candles on the table can make the
most mundane meal a banquet." ~ldj
A truth I believe and practice often.
I understand that candles serve from
emergency light to warming the soul.
And, 'tis the last part that interests me
the most. I like to have candles around
me the entire year, but in the Winter,
it is essential.
I want candles in every room of the
house. "To see a candle's light, one
must take it into a dark place."
~Ursula K. Le Guin I want to fall
asleep to the light of a candle just
as I did when I was a little girl.
"This little light of mine . . . "
pray light a candle
so comforting in the dark
tis a saving grace
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