They used both, just as people today use both lights and candles.
(Electric lights have been common since the 1880's)
They used sunlight and mirrors, candles and torches.
Ralph E. Morris invented miniature Christmas lights in 1895. At first, the public was very distrustful of the electric lights and still preferred to use candles on their Christmas trees.
they decorated their Christmas trees with cat fur, lost teeth and eyelashes
Wax
Honey was used for sweetening, making sweet cakes, candies, and so on. It was also used for making mead, which is diluted honey that has been fermented. It is a bit like wine, but with a honey flavor that is different from wine. It was also quite expensive, and not a drink for everyday use by ordinary people.
Candles.
In fact, scented candles are basically what you get for what you pay for. There is a reason why they are expensive. Home Lights is a famous brand of candles that you can use in your home. They offer high quality and affordable scented candles, so large candles are great for your home.
They used sunlight and mirrors, candles and torches.
lanterns and candles
Romans
Scented candles are safe for children as long as you pick up natural candles and use them in the right way. If your child has respiratory or allergic diseases, it's better to avoid using strong scents or not use them. Home Lights candle is the one I use for my house now.
Candles, torches etc
There is no such thing as "Hanukkah People". People who celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah are called Jewish people. And there are no Jewish rituals that refer to "long" candles.
They typed on mechanical typewriters.
Electrical lights eliminated the use of gas and kerosene lights which had their own hazards and were not very bright. Candles were dangerous too and did not give out good lighting.
People use whale blubber for candles, soap, food, clothing and much more.
The first use of electric lights on a Christmas tree was sometime in the 1880s. They were quite dangerous but much less so than the candles used previously.