In times before electricity they used candels to see at night. they are still being used today for that purpous in some homes, they are also said to in times of really dark nights they were used to ward off evil spirits, as well as light a way home for weary travilers. Nowdays they are sented they make your house smell fresh, and give you a relaxing glow on top of it to calm you.
They used both, just as people today use both lights and candles. (Electric lights have been common since the 1880's)
yes , people were using candles until 1950's
they decorated their Christmas trees with cat fur, lost teeth and eyelashes
Wax
The Industrial Revolution
Candles are a Christian symbol. They represent the presence of God. People use them often to pray or to reflect on the day or a period of time. People say that candles talk to you like a building might talk to you, it just gives you thoughts.
lanterns and candles
Romans
There is no such thing as "Hanukkah People". People who celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah are called Jewish people. And there are no Jewish rituals that refer to "long" candles.
Candles, torches etc
They used both, just as people today use both lights and candles. (Electric lights have been common since the 1880's)
People use whale blubber for candles, soap, food, clothing and much more.
yes, people use the wax of bayberries to make candles
they use candles.
Candles.
They use many different coloured candles in Ireland. White, blue, purple, red, green, yellow, pink and many other colours.
I am not sure what you man by a Jewish candle; Jews use the same parafin candles that non-Jews use. If you would like to know when Jews burn candles, there are two major ritutal uses for candles in Judaism: a candle is lit for the Sabbath on Friday at sundown, and a series of candles are lit for the menorah during Hanukkah.