In Judaism, it depends on the reason for the candle. Candles are used on Shabbat, Motza'ei Shabbat, Holy Days, Yahrzeits, and Hanukkah, all for different reasons.
If you mean lit as in "He lit the candle", then the preset tense for lit is Light. "I am lighting the candle."
A paschal candle is lit
Both "The candle is lighted" and "The candle is lit" are correct ways to convey that the candle is currently giving off light. "Lit" is more commonly used in spoken English.
This is lit.
Paschal candle.
Potential energy is in an unlit candle, which is converted to heat energy, once the candle is lit.
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Traditionally, the center candle is lit first, symbolizing the presence of the divine or unity. Then the other candles may be lit from the center candle, representing spreading light and connection.
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the paschal candle
The purple is lit second.
Remember the percentage of oxygen in the world today is 21%. Get a lit candle and put it on water. Then put a beaker over the lit candle. The water should rise and fill up to 21% of the candle as there is 21% of oxygen in the world.