I feel like I can't be comfortable in my own skin anymore. I'll suddenly start itching everywhere and have raised welts all over my body. It is embarrassing when this happens in public and especially when I get welts on my face and my face becomes red. And my body looks horrible when I scratch at it and I have raised claw marks from my nails, which doesn't leave any scarring, but at times looks like something out of a horror movie.
Answer by CathSith (69). Death rituals in the Christian faiths tend to be more culturally directed than religious. There is usually a wake, a funeral in a house of worship, and a graveside service.
Also, the burning candle symbolized a sacrifice, which is made in both the offering of the prayer and the acceptance of the Lord's will. In all, the usage of votive candles is a pious practice which continues today in many Churches. The symbolism does remind us that prayer is a coming into the light of Christ, allowing our souls to be filled with His light, and letting that light burn on in our souls even though we may return to other activities.