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Birthday Candles |
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It is a common fact that birthday cakes are an integral part of birthday celebrations, and birthday cakes are considered incomplete without birthday candles. Birthday candles are closely associated with birthday celebrations since the time they came into being. The birthday candles not only add a touch of decoration to the birthday cakes but also signify happiness and joy. The light that the birthday candle produces give a sense of new hope, new beginning and happiness. Birthday candles hold a significant and illuminated presence atop the birthday cake. Interestingly, the number of birthday candles placed on the birthday cake actually represent the age of the birthday boy/girl. |
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| The traditions of using birthday candles began several years ago. Birthday candles hold a significant importance in birthday celebrations. It is believed that lighting a candle itself is a sacred action that expresses a message of inspiration silently. It adds glow to the birthday celebrations by making it brighter in all aspects. |
A brief history of birthday candles:
Birthday candles have some interesting facts associated with them. The history of using birthday candles was started around the time when Greeks used candles on the cakes offered to Artemis – the Goddess of Moon. They had this belief that lit candles make the round shaped cake glow like a moon. And following this belief they used to place a big candle that represented 'light of life'. And not only that, the candles were marked with various lines and numbers. The custom of placing candles on the cake actually began because of religious reasons. Moreover, some scholars suggest that this custom of placing candles on the cake actually stated |
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because of the common notion of the people who believed that God lived in the skies. And, they believed that lit candles would help them in sending their prayers and signals to God, and accordingly their prayers would be answered more effectively. People had this notion that if someone makes a wish in the presence of blowing candles, then his prayers would be received by God more effectively and would be instantly answered.
Traditions and Beliefs about birthday candles:
People have several superstitious beliefs regarding birthday candles. It is one of the most common belief that the birthday boy/girl makes a silent wish while blowing out the candles atop the birthday cake. Not only that, there is more to this belief. It is said that if the person celebrating his/her birthday blows out all the candles in one breath then his wish would be fulfilled and he would be having good luck in the coming year. And the person should not reveal his wish or else it won't come true. Apart from that, some interesting candle lighting ceremony on a girl's birthday are observed in various Latino cultures.
Types of birthday candles:
Birthday celebration are simply unimaginable without birthday candles. Birthday candles are inseparable part of birthday celebrations. The long and cylindrical taper candles are the most commonly used type in birthday celebrations to decorate the cake. Today, a wide variety of stylish designed candles are available in the market. You will find attractive candles with some really innovative and imaginative shapes, styles and designs.
For the kids, the variety is even more vast. Number shaped candles are more popular in kid's birthday parties. The number shaped candles signify the age or number of year a person has lived. Cartoon shaped candles are another most appreciated category of candles. Basically, such cartoon shaped candles are a big hit among the kids. The flower shaped candles are also appreciated by the kids. The edible candles that are made up of soybean oil are another most popular category of candles. They are interestingly placed on the birthday cakes.
One more popular category of birthday candles are the designer candles with an aromatic touch. The designer birthday candles add value to the decorations of birthday parties. They add a hint of fragrant and spread the aura of peace all around.
Birthday candles are available in various attractive colors too. So, you have the privilege of choosing candles in the favorite color of your near and dear ones. It is always preferred to choose those candles that are bright and complements the birthday cake. Bright colored birthday candles become even more bright while blowing. Birthday candles spread a lot of inspirational messages about aiming big.
Apart from the common traditional birthday candles, dinosaur shaped birthday candles, Cinderella dreamland molded candle, black cake candles, mickey's clubhouse molded candle, safari mini cake candles, and more such varieties are very popular birthday candles. Birthday candles can also be regarded as an unique birthday gift idea. Candles in numerous styles and designs especially the designer floating candles with a nice fragrant can be given to your loved ones on his/her birthday. Birthday candles spread rays of hopes and dreams on every birthday celebration and mark a new beginning. |
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