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A grave candle, grave lantern, death candle or a death lantern is a type of candle or lantern, which is lit in memory of the dead or to commemorate solemn events. The form of a lantern is commonly used in Christianity, whereas candles are more common in Judaism (where they are known as the Yahrzeit candle).
The tradition has been adopted by Christianity from the earlier paganism, pagan tradition.
The grave lanterns, known as ''znicz'', are a common tradition in Poland.http://www.tvp.pl/bialystok/aktualnosci/spoleczne/zaduszkowe-tradycje/8984919
Ljusen på gravarna och andra ljusseder : nya traditioner under 1900-talet
Candles Christianity and death Death customs Light fixtures {{religion-stub
A grave candle, grave lantern, death candle or a death lantern is a type of candle or lantern, which is lit in memory of the dead or to commemorate solemn events. The form of a lantern is commonly used in Christianity, whereas candles are more common in Judaism (where they are known as the Yahrzeit candle).
The tradition has been adopted by Christianity from the earlier paganism, pagan tradition.
The grave lanterns, known as ''znicz'', are a common tradition in Poland.http://www.tvp.pl/bialystok/aktualnosci/spoleczne/zaduszkowe-tradycje/8984919
See also
*Candlelight vigil *Lychnapsia *Votive candleReferences
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Ljusen på gravarna och andra ljusseder : nya traditioner under 1900-talet
Candles Christianity and death Death customs Light fixtures {{religion-stub