The early Chinese were said to have made their own versions of the wicked candle by rolling wax that was made of insects and seeds in paper tubes. They used rolled rice paper as the wick for their candles. Candles were made of wax that was taken from tree nuts in Japan while the folks in India used wax made from boiling cinnamon tree fruit.

Candle weren’t just used to illuminate your way in the dark or keep your home lit. They played a very important role in ceremonies regarding religion. In Jewish religion, the candles are lit for Hanukkah. Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights and it goes all the way back to 165 BC. The bible makes reference to candles as well. It is said that Constantine used candles during Easter services in the 4th century.

By the 20th Century, byproducts from the oil and meatpacking industry were being used to create candles. These were stearic acid and paraffin.

The popularity of candles was steady until the middle of the 80’s. This was when people started using candles as decoration. Suddenly, candles were being made in different shapes and sizes and ranging in all sorts of colors and scents. The rest is history as candles are still popular today for a multitude of reasons.

Candle Tattoo Meaning

The meaning of the candle tattoo will vary depending on the imagery of the tattoo. However, we will talk about some of the more well-known candle tattoo meaning.

The symbolism of the candle tattoo holds meaning for both women and men that have this tattoo. Much of the meaning revolves around honor, religion, love, faith, goodness and wisdom. Because of the religious use of the candle, much will have to do with this. However, there are some other meanings.

The candle burning is symbol of fleeting time. When the wick goes out, your time is done so someone with the candle tattoo might be making an oath with themselves to live life to the fullest and don’t let the fire go out before you have accomplished all that you meant to. Often you will see the candle paired with a skull to emphasize this meaning.