Candles have been a symbol of enlightenment for many centuries. They appear in rituals of every culture, and are present in temples of different religions around the altars. Lightning a candle when praying is a common practice, but many people don't know why they are associated with religious rites and moments of introspection. Here is a brief explanation about the meaning of the candles and their role in the Christmas decoration.
Christmas Decoration – the Role of the Candles
In the past, when there was no electricity, Christmas trees were decorated with candles around the balls. Although the pine as a Christmas symbol is fairly recent (around three-hundred years old), the idea of lights that enlighten the path to salvation (or nirvana, baqa', paradise, samadhi, etc; in the vocabulary of other religions) dates back to centuries before Jesus, and represent the spiritual light that emerges from the darkness.
The wax used to shape the candle is a representation of the human body – it comes in many colours, sizes, forms, and styles. Fire, in all religions, is associated to the spirit, or the vital principle that animates the body.
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