C is for Candle
Candles were initially used to create light. They were then used to keep time. Notches were cut into the side of the candle and as the wick burnt down, it denoted the amount of time that had past.
They are used for many different purposes today: light, celebration, religious rights, and decoration.
Candles are made out of wax with a wick (made out of string or cord). The wick is lit and slowly burns down, being held in place and retarded by the wax surrounding it.
The word candle comes originally from the Latin candre meaning to shine.
During advent it is customary to burn a candle a set amount to represent the days approaching Christmas.
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