Sunday, June 22, 2014

How A Candle Serves Its Different Uses

By Sherry Gross


Maybe you do not realize yet as of now how numerous the uses of candles are due to your limited insight about it. Your way of using it maybe one of the reasons. But if you think more deeply and do some research, you will know just how this item, as simple as it may be can serve a lot of purpose.

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 of them is the purpose which it serves during festivals. If you know of the very famous candle festival in Thailand called Loi Crathong, you will see beautifully lighted candles floating in the river. In this festival the candles are the highlight. But there are other festivals too that make use of them but they are not the highlight though. But they are still present.

Other than that, it has become a very important item for several religious practices. Most notable among all of them is the rituals of the Christians. That is because they associate the light of the candle with the light of Christ. But even in several other religious sects, this item has been taken as an important item for their practices.

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.

But aside from their purpose of beautification, they are also used for relaxation. If you ever get to afford of a service from a spa, you will see that there are present. That is actually due to the reason that scented ones can give a very relaxing feeling. That is why it is used in aromatherapy. While you are inhaling it, you get relieved.

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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