As prayers were said for Mr Bidve, members of Manchester's Indian community also lit candles in memory of the student who had travelled to the UK to study.

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In order to accommodate guests, McCartney also places Citronella candles around the space, and keeps calamine lotion on hand.

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Gingerbread craftspeople, who also made honey and candles, worked in the area of Northern Croatia.

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It looked to be entirely overgrown, but Sopheng knew a trail that wound through the vines, bushes and branches to a hollow under the tower itself, where I was surprised to find not only ancient inscriptions but also fresh incense and candles.

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Also on sale: trio of BLT votive candles, each smelling of one of the constituent parts.

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It is also a time for the community to light candles, dress in their best clothes, invite friends for parties and eat traditional foods, including Indian sweets such as barfi, a milk-based candy, and ghoogra, a pastry made of cereal and sugar.

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In addition to these brands, FLWS also has strategic partnerships with several other companies, including Yankee Candles.

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There is also a dining area of divans and armchairs surrounded by potted plants and candles, where you can enjoy a glass of chilled Kefraya wine and a tasty, grilled shrimp and asparagus salad.

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