Why is a candle a light source?
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In the past, artificial lighting was not possible without candles. Besides the fireplace or oil lamps, there was no other light source in the house allowing hand work, or reading or writing after sunset. Although the population was much less than it is today and people generally slept early, the consumption of candles was already substantial.
The infrastructures were precarious and raw material of poor quality, the production of candles was regional, and remained on a small artesian scale. For churches, the sacristans were commonly in charge, but in the farms, candles were also made by families during long winter months. In the cities, the candle manufacturers would make a good living. Ancient illustrations show how the work was carried out. Following a consumption peak at the middle of the last century, thanks to the discovery of new raw material such as stearin and paraffin wax, and the invention of braided wicks, the consumption of candles after 1900, dropped drastically. Gas and petrol based lighting, but especially the arrival of electric light, seemed to have marked the end of candle sales.
But fortunately, at the time, the use of candles besides in churches, in restaurants and homes picked up a bit. Slowly, sales started around Christmas time, and again progressively all year round. With the arrival of electricity, the candle had lost its place as a light source. It received however a new role: the one of creating an atmosphere, a romantic feel and warmth.
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The infrastructures were precarious and raw material of poor quality, the production of candles was regional, and remained on a small artesian scale. For churches, the sacristans were commonly in charge, but in the farms, candles were also made by families during long winter months. In the cities, the candle manufacturers would make a good living. Ancient illustrations show how the work was carried out. Following a consumption peak at the middle of the last century, thanks to the discovery of new raw material such as stearin and paraffin wax, and the invention of braided wicks, the consumption of candles after 1900, dropped drastically. Gas and petrol based lighting, but especially the arrival of electric light, seemed to have marked the end of candle sales.
But fortunately, at the time, the use of candles besides in churches, in restaurants and homes picked up a bit. Slowly, sales started around Christmas time, and again progressively all year round. With the arrival of electricity, the candle had lost its place as a light source. It received however a new role: the one of creating an atmosphere, a romantic feel and warmth.
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A light source is anything that makes light. There are natural and artificial light sources. A few examples of natural light sources include the Sun, stars and candles. A few examples of artificial light sources include light bulbs, lamp posts and televisions.
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