As inns and shelters could be few and far between, a candle burning in the window served as a symbol of hospitality, inviting ...

Honey candles, made from beeswax and known for their sweet aroma, have been used in various spiritual traditions and magical ...

In a Catholic funeral several symbols are used. The paschal candle, sometimes known as the Easter candle, is lit as a sign of the light of Christ. The belief is that in the darkness the light of ...

The Huge Menorah, also called a hanukkiah, is a key symbol during Hanukkah. It’s celebrated as the Festival of Lights. This festival remembers the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a ...