The history of candles goes back thousands of years. They used to follow the way of their ancestors, with rituals, exorcisms and finding treasures. But where does the sacrament of the candle come from? One of the oldest mentions of candles in history is in early Egypt and 3000 BC where it is called candles. used to
The ancient Egyptians also used candles Catholic use. However, in the fourth century, the use of candles and lamps in Christian rituals became common.
The use of candles on the altar was not allowed until the late Middle Ages when the Catholic Church decided to use consecrated candles. candles would be useful in blessings, in the absolution of sins or in the exorcism of demons.
Witches’ lanterns were often used in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance by townspeople to protect themselves and their livestock from being harmed or caught by witchcraft.
It was a popular belief that witches used candles in history to curse people. The English work, Rich and Poor (1536), “It is often known that the witches, when they said the Paternoster and dropped holy candles on the steps of the man they hated, caused his feet to rot.”
Candles made from human fat were believed to contain the lifeblood of the owner. Hence these candles are perfect for the use of magic.
A treasure of search 17th-century 17th-century was used which was called “Cande Magica”, by a human being done, you will find it at the treasure. He with a lantern with a consecrated candle in it, then the spirit of the guardians of the treasure will testify.
The history of candles is rooted in the old Jewish custom of lighting candles for the dying to ward off demons. Also, keeping a candle lit for a week in the room where the person died is said to purifying the air .
American superstition says that even keeping a candle burning in an empty room will result in the death of a relative. A dying candle means that someone in the house will die, and if the candle has a blue flame, it means that a ghost is near.
The history of candles being used in rituals and superstitions by Wiccans, Pagans, Christians and even Atheists would view candles as having mystical qualities.
