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Legend of the poinsettia, St. Lucia's Day, uses for candle wax

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The fly that playeth too long in the candle, singeth his wings at last.

Today is St. Lucia's Day, a popular holiday in Scandinavia, where the day is celebrated with singing, feasting, and the lighting of candles.

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