Swedish candles are as important as the sun

November 30, 2018

On one occasion, the reporter asked a Swedish friend to come to dinner at home and adjust the lighting of the restaurant according to the Chinese people's habits. However, the friend asked the reporter about a request to switch off the light and light the candle. This will be more sentimental. At the beginning, the reporter wondered why the two men had to come up with “intimacy” until the friend told the story of the “Swedish candles”. Only then did the reporter understand that, in the minds of the local people, the status of candles was indeed not ordinary. .

Feelings of candles are deep

The winter in Sweden lasts half a year, and the sunshine hours are short. Every year in December, there are many places that do not see sunshine all day long. In the absence of electric lights, all families in Sweden had a large number of candles. At that time, candles were just like food and water and were essential for people's lives. The reporter’s friend even joked that there is information now that Sweden has suffered from depression due to too many black days, and that if there were no candles for the people in the past, the entire Swedes would have gone crazy.

Nowadays, although lighting equipment such as electric lights have been widely used, Swedes still keep the candles. Statistics show that Sweden, with a population of only 9 million people, is one of the countries with the highest annual consumption of candles in the world. Many Swedish families not only have candlesticks in every room, but also use about 50 candles a month on average.

The reporter’s friends said that Swedes love to sunbathe outdoors and enjoy nature; while at home, people like to have a candle, and a swaying candlelight not only creates a warm atmosphere, but also reflects the family’s enjoyment. So for the Swedes who value nature and family, candles are as important as the sun.

Candles are very particular about

Swedes wear more casually, but using candles is not at all sloppy. In the streets of Stockholm, various candle shops are almost everywhere, and in department stores, supermarkets and grocery stores, there are also counters that sell candles.

Different kinds of candles are very particular about their use. If any guests are invited to dinner, they usually prepare a large candle with a diameter of about 15 cm and a height of 5 cm. This kind of candle is very strong against wind, so the owner puts them outside to welcome guests. It is said that this is done to make it easier for guests to find the owner. The contrast with this large candle is an aluminum-coated round candle, which is the most common type used by Swedes. Each diameter is about 3 centimeters and about 1 centimeter high. It is generally used indoors. Put a few of these small candles in a large candlestick, and all of them look good. If it is a guest who is more important for dinner, the Swedes will also order a very high-grade craft candle indoors.

Candlesticks are more important than candles. Different types of candles must be coordinated with candlesticks. Slim candles must be placed on traditional iron candlesticks. They are usually used when dining; if they are thick or non-traditional Candles can be placed in heart-shaped, fruit-shaped candlesticks. When chatting with guests, such a display can create a more lively atmosphere.

Can also regulate emotions

Another reason why Swedes prefer candles is to regulate emotions. There are so many candles in Sweden. There is a kind of snowball that looks just like real snowballs. Some people say that using such candles in the summer will make people feel cool. There is also a scented candle, which incorporates a special glue, but also adds a variety of natural spices, points will burst with bursts of fruit. It is said that this kind of scented candle is also used by Swedish psychologists. They will recommend different scented candles to be used by patients according to different conditions of the patient.

In short, the story of “Swedish candles” was almost god in the mouth of a reporter friend. He finally told the reporter: "How do you do it? Or do you try it?"