Is the candle in the window to light the way... or is it so much more? Find out the different symbolic reasons why people place these candles.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The classic holiday tradition of placing candles in our windows goes back centuries. Getty Images/Tom Baker/EyeEm An easy way to ...

They're so beautiful to look at when driving around. Lights and decorations, in general, definitely make chilly days and nights feel warmer, more comfortable, and even more peaceful. However, like ...

They're so beautiful to look at when driving around. Just another perfect way to decorate for the holidays. Lights and decorations in general definitely make chilly days and nights feel so much warmer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A lone burning candle in the window of a house - Dbrskinner/Getty Images There's something powerful about a lone candle shining ...

A lone burning candle in the window of a house - Dbrskinner/Getty Images There's something powerful about a lone candle shining bright in a window doused in darkness. But it can feel eerie fast, or at ...