This time of the year features candles in several cultures. Brighten up your day by doing the following activities about candles.
CONNECT:
- Find out who first invented candles at https://candles.lovetoknow.com/The_History_of_Candle_Making
- Explore the science of candles at https://candles.org/candle-science/
- Learn about candle traditions around the world: https://tinybeans.com/candle-traditions-from-around-the-world/
CREATE:
- Watch this video for details about making homemade candles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRj61Z88iHo
- Make your own dipped candles as a fun family activity by following the directions at https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/6994/candle-dipping/
- Experiment with candles at https://toddlerinaction.com/water-candle-experiment-to-try-out-with-kids/
CARE:
- Lit candles are beautiful – until they start bigger fires. Watch this video about candle safety presented by a fireman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqPDZb_Fjxc
- Learn more candle safety tips at https://smartkids101.com/blog/candle-safety/
- Use this handy checklist to guide family candle use: http://fire.co.clark.nv.us/(S(x1gny3u2gcln4u1pngbideth))/Files/pdfs/FPWCandle.pdf
CAREERS:
You can make a living making and selling candles, and you can
incorporate candles in other jobs: interior decoration, party planning,
emergency services, science, historical reenactments, and art.
https://www.betterteam.com/candle-maker-job-description
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DU8jMqiln8
Here’s a historic video about candle production: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-are-candles-made-british-pathe
