<P> In the Eastern Orthodox Church, candles are lit before icons, usually of Jesus Christ or the Holy Theotokos . Usually Orthodox churches only use long, thin candles . These are usually placed in round containers, having either various sockets to hold the candles, or in a container filled with sand, in which the worshippers place their candles . Orthodox churches will usually have a separate place to put candles lit for the departed; Anglican and Roman Catholic churches make no such distinction . </P> <P> Lutheran churches may use votive candles which may be lit at home, as a part of personal or family devotions, or at the church . They are usually lit on the altar rails, or in front of the altar cross . They are also often lit during the liturgy of Good Friday . </P> <P> In the United Methodist Church, those churches which worship in the High Church tradition make use of votive candles . During the liturgical celebration of Allhallowtide, especially on All Saints' Day (All Hallows' Day), votive candles are lit and a prayer is said for each person of the congregation who has died that year . </P> <P> Votive candles are made from different types of waxes including paraffin, soy wax or beeswax . There are different grades of wax with different melting points . Paraffin is often mixed with other types of waxes, such as beeswax or vegetable wax . This is done to obtain the rigidity necessary for the type of candle being made . The speed at which the candle burns depends on the composition of the wax . A taper candle that sits in a ring - shaped candle holder may have a low melting point and produce little to no oil, whereas a votive candle set in a glass cup may have a very low melting point and turn to oil . Pillar candles, large candles often with multiple wicks, have their own formula . Soy jar candles tend to have a lower melting point than pillars and votive candles . Candle quality also varies widely depending on the candle maker . The aroma of a lighted scented candle is released through the evaporation of the fragrance from the hot wax pool and from the solid candle itself . </P>

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