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1. Introduction.

Author

Constable, David

Subjects
CANDLEMAKING, CANDLES, LIGHT sources, TALLOW, BEESWAX, SPERMACETI, WATER requirements for vegetables, HISTORY
Abstract

The article offers information on the history of candles and candlemaking which originated in the northern and central Europe. The use of candle had been the main source of artificial light other than the use of oil lamps. It was in the nineteenth century when tallow, an animal fat derived from sheep, pig, and cow, was used as the main material for making candles. Moreover, other animal products had also been used in creating candles such as beeswax, spermaceti, and vegetable waxes.

Published
1993

2. All Souls Custom.

Subjects
*ALL Souls' Day, *CANDLES, *PRAYER, *PRAYERS for the dead
Abstract

The article features the traditional celebration of All Souls' Day in Europe. It is noted that it is customary for European families to gather around a blessed candle in a room with all lights turned off and pray for the Poor Souls. The candle symbolized Jesus, the "light of the world," and it reminded them that without Christ, the world is dark and death is consuming, and that there is light, warmth and life with Christ.

Published
2008

3. EU Suspects China Dumps Candles, Wire.

Subjects
*INVESTIGATIONS, *CANDLES, *STEEL wire, *DUMPING (International trade), *INTERNATIONAL trade
Abstract

The article reports on a trade investigation initiated by the European Union's executive office on the allegation that China is importing cheap candles and steel wire below cost to the European market. According to the European Commission, the investigation will prove whether those import products from China are being dumped and if such dumping has caused adverse effect.

Published
2008

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