1. animal fat
2. oil
3. take impurities out
4. old
5. ancient kingdom east of the Mediterranean
6. to remove by filter
7. part of candle that is lighted
8. machines
9. ornament
10. stick of wax with a wick in it
11. objects for trade
12. made of wax
Candle Making
When our lights go out during a storm, many of us light candles. A long time ago, candles were the only source of light for the home.
The old waxen candles are believed to have originated in ancient Phoenicia. Over two thousand years ago, the old Phoenician traders had waxen candles for merchandise.
Waxen candles are believed to have been prepared by dipping a wick into wax made by bees. Later, tallow, which is animal fat, was used to make candles. Candles were made by dipping the wicks into hot tallow and then cooling and dipping again. This was done over and over again until the candle was ready for use.
Today, candles make beautiful decorations. They are usually made by machinery. A wax that has been filtered out of petroleum and refined is the material used to make these candles.
Questions
Remember, spelling counts!
13. Waxen candles were first made by dipping a wick into wax made by _____ .
14. Waxen candles originated in _____ .
15. A long time ago, _____ were the only source of light in the home.
16. Today, candles are mostly used for _____ .
17. Candles were once made by using animal fat for _____ .
18. Today, most of our candles are made by _____ .
