That candle wasn’t for the living.
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A stone holy water fountain found at the rear of St Gobnait's Church (or Kilgobnet Church), Dungarvan, Co.Waterford. It is a Romanesque Church with a cemetery & holy well named after the patroness of the bees

On Easter morning in old Ireland, it was customary for the father of a household to light a candle & bless the four corners of the house, hearth & threshold with holy water

It was said to safeguard the family, home & harvest ahead🌿

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A #NewYearsEve tradition describes lighting candles of specific colours to welcome prosperity & positivity for the year ahead!

A green candle for good health, a yellow candle for healthy finances, an orange candle for wisdom & a blue candle for #peace.
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