Although candles are now a feature of many different Christmas decorations including the Advent Ring or Wreath and of course the Christingle, they are another pagan symbol that has been adopted by the Christian religion. They were used in pre-Christian days to represent the light of the sun but after Simeon's words to Mary, the candle came to symbolize Christ's presence and have found a place in Christianity all through the year and not just at Christmas.
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