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I believe that Lenten candles are a fairly old tradition. Take a look at:

http://www.trade.wordsoflight.co.uk/html/lent_candles.html

The candle is burned a small bit on each day of Lent to commemorate one of 40 particular items that Jesus is worshipped as doing for man.


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