A View from Outside the Box
My Mother is Finnish and the Finns seem to have a special appreciation of candles, using them to convey warmth, welcome and occasion, even for ordinary days.  For several years I lived without electricity and candlelight was my source of light at day’s end.  Electric lighting hums, very quietly and in a manner I both hear and at times, find grating.  Candlelight occasionally splutters but it doesn’t disturb.  Light a candle, it will warm the darkest day.    (For photo credit, click here.)

My Mother is Finnish and the Finns seem to have a special appreciation of candles, using them to convey warmth, welcome and occasion, even for ordinary days.  For several years I lived without electricity and candlelight was my source of light at day’s end.  Electric lighting hums, very quietly and in a manner I both hear and at times, find grating.  Candlelight occasionally splutters but it doesn’t disturb.  Light a candle, it will warm the darkest day.   

(For photo credit, click here.)

Posted 7 months ago
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Tagged: candles, light, warmth, celebration, occasion, table settings, lighting, Finland, Finns, Finnish, the sound of lighting, decor, interior decor, .
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  14. adventuresofalgy said: There are frequent power cuts in Algy’s area in the winter, and his friends keep a large store of candles and candle holders. Algy loves candlelight! You’re right about the hum: when the power fails after dark, it’s both velvety black and silent.
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