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For instance, catholic candles are lighted on the altar during mass, for sacraments, votive candles are lit to accompany our prayers and candles are used to light. One of the earliest records of candles being used at christmas is from the middle ages, where a large candle was used to represent the star of bethlehem. Plus there are advent candles, wreaths, calendars and activities. Folklore credits christmas candles first being used as symbols of the star of bethlehem that guided shepherds, kings and travelers to the christ child in his manger.