The History of Candles Candles create warmth and instant atmosphere in your home. The glow of candles make your home more intimate and comforting. There is something about a flickering golden flame that transforms an ordinary dinner into an occasion.
Scented candles glowing in bathrooms and bedrooms transforms the room into a fascinating experience.
Until the modern conveniences of kerosene and gas were discovered, it was by candlelight that books were written, songs sung, passions kindled, and life occasions celebrated. The candle was one of the earliest inventions of the ancient world. In its most basic form, the candle consists of a cylinder of wax, tallow or similar material surrounding and saturating a fibrous wick. During the middle ages in Europe, the usual source of light for peasants was the rushlight, consisting of a reed stripped to its pith and dipped in oil. Both tallow and beeswax candles were commonly known, but beeswax candles were so costly that only the wealthy could afford them.