Darkness is setting in, as is the cozy feeling that comes with evening time. Our flameless battery candles are programmed to automatically turn on this time of day. They look so real, with the flickering flame. A wonderful alternative to the real McCoy, plus much safer. Open flames don't seem wise, especially living in a multi-dwelling complex.
Remember years ago having left a burning candle on our wooden coffee table. Burned through the base and left a circle burn mark on the table. This was after one of our family Christmases, so I touted it as a memory marker.
One can't talk about candles without thinking about the custom of putting candles on birthday cakes. Another carry-over from ancient Greece. According to myth, Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, was honored with cakes that people brought, each adorned with lit candles that were supposed to imitate the moon or moonlight, Artemis' popular symbol. It was believed that the smoke from the candles carried people's prayers to their gods. Supposedly, this ancient belief explains why today people make a wish before they blow out their birthday candles.
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