People burn candles for the most fundamental reason: to have or to give a source of light. Perhaps there was a power shortage and the people of the 21st century rely again on candles "to shed light in the darkness". Looking back as far as 3000 BC, history will tell that it was the Cretans together with the Egyptians who were the pioneers in producing candles out of beeswax. Colza oil, rapeseed oil and even the oil coming from sperm whales known as spermaceti are all used for candle-making.
Religion is probably the very first thing that could be closely associated with candles. People burn candles as part of their expression of faith. Candles are burnt during vigils, in times of a stormy weather, when asking for special petitions or wishes and also a form of thanksgiving and remembrance for the faithful departed.
Nowadays, candles are not just seen at churches, cathedrals, monasteries, temples and other places of worship. They could be found adorning the center table of one's living room, as an accent on your bedroom's side table, a perfect, eye-catching centerpiece at the dining table or an added piece of decoration in the bathroom.
Now of course, let's not forget that candles are most particularly present during birthday celebrations, and where else could they be most visible but on the top of the birthday cake standing proudly and brightly. And would you believe that the real reason why candles are put on a birthday cake is to somehow measure the strength of the celebrator? That is, on how he or she can blow really hard and well just to ensure that all burning candles will expire.
Birthday party candles are one those party needs that you shouldn't be missing and shouldn't be regarded so plainly. Candles after all are symbolical most especially the part when the birthday celebrator will make the ceremonial blowing of candles after silently making a wish for one's self. It is highly regarded that candles play an important part in the possibility of having one's wishes granted.
Party candles normally come in the same elongated, usually thin shapes, but in various colors and designs. There are also some candles shaped as numbers so that in case the celebrator is way past 30 already, the family and friends of the celebrator will not worry on getting a cake big enough to accommodate 30 candles.
Now ever heard of candles for the athletic types? Well, there is what you call sports parties that cater to people who are either keen into sports or simply just want to attend parties of this type. A sports party for any kind of game always turned out to be a spectacular one and one of the sports party supplies that should not be missed are the sports candles who will somehow provide the "softer part" of the party no matter how tough or manly rugged your choice of sports is. First birthday party candles will surely lit up not only the big birthday cake you're thinking of giving your child, but as well as the smile in your child's face and eyes.
Now, theme party candles would also add color to one's party as they would rightfully blend with the party's atmosphere. Specialty stores located in most department stores always have available stocks for such special types of candles, and one could always place an order. Just provide the necessary specifications and expect to have candles that will suit well your party. The same thing also goes for character party candles that can be considered as the perfect choice for those kids celebrating their growing up years. You could bet that with all those fun characters from popular companies/brands such as Looney Tunes, Pixtar and--whose child will not appreciate--Disney, kids would surely have a grand time partying.
Lastly, for the new set of parents who would like to treat their firstborn to a memorable birthday party, careful planning and wise decision making are needed to guarantee that your eldest child will have a party that he or she could tell and retell to future friends and cherish as he or she grow up.
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