The History of Candles

Since candles were invented, their usability in human culture and societies continues to diversify. At the beginning, it was only about the light. But at that time light was very essential for human existence. And it would not be wrong if I say that candles provided the base of today's modern world. And according to National Candle Association now there are more than 300 candle manufacturers in the U.S. alone. Earliest use of candles is associated with ancient Egyptians. Dated from the 4th century B.C., Clay candle holders have been found in the Egypt. In the early stage there was no wick, they were made up of tallow of sheep and cattle as it became hard. A tallow candle, to be good, must be Half sheep's tallow and half cow's. That of hoggs makes them gutter, Give an ill smell and a thick black smoak Author Unknown - 18th century According to the research on ancient civilization, Roman Empire invented first candle wicks. They melted the tallow to a liquid state and po