candles
Candles have been used for many hundreds of years before Christ. They give light and warmth and are still able to create a special mood and atmosphere. In the liturgy the candle and the candlelight have many different meanings. For example, the candle flame symbolizes the soul shining in the dark realm of death. It also symbolizes Jesus, the light of the world, who consumes himself out of love. Candles serve not only as dispensers of light, but also as a basis for artistic design and self-realization. It is very easy to decorate candles according to your own wishes and create your own work of art. You can find the necessary materials in the category "handicraft materials". But there are many other symbolic meanings of the candle or lights in general. The sacrificial light, which is lit as an offering, the grave lights, which are used in memory of the deceased and which symbolize the light of the Lord that is to shine upon them. Last but not least, the Easter candle, by whose lighting Jesus' triumph over death is symbolized. Candles are available in many different qualities and price ranges. They are made of beeswax, with beeswax content, ceresin or paraffin. In addition, dummy candles made of nylon or PVC are sometimes used, which are filled with liquid wax.
