There is something so powerful about watching a tiny candle flame illuminate the space around you, or holding that flame in the palm of your hand.
Candles are often used to symbolize light shining in the darkness that often accompanies life, and it is easy to see why. Reading a candle quote from Anne Frank, about how a candle can define and defy the darkness, drives home the idea that even those who have seen the darkest of moments have been able to find a light that leads them out.
That light also acts as a beacon for others and shows them the way. It is not surprising that candles are also used in religion and have religious symbolism.
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