The ceremonial use of lights occurs in liturgies of various Christian Churches, as well as in Jewish, Zoroastrian, and Hindu rites and customs. Fire is...

of Light at perpetual war with the powers of darkness. There is no evidence of any ceremonial use of lights in Christian worship during its first two...

accompanied with singing and the carrying of lighted tapers, were very early customary (see ceremonial use of lights), and akin to these, also very early,...

candles to the left and right of it represent the Yin and Yang respectively. Religious symbol Paraments Ceremonial use of lights "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar...

already in use before the American Civil War. Three single, slow drum beats were struck after the sounding of the Tattoo or "Extinguish Lights". This signal...

Ayahuasca has been used in diverse South American cultures for spiritual, social, and medicinal purposes, often guided by shamans in ceremonial contexts involving...

in part because of the desire to produce higher THC levels and because more illegal growers cultivate indoors using artificial lights. This helps avoid...

end which can be used as a light source or to set something on fire. Torches have been used throughout history, and are still used in processions, symbolic...

Lighted beacons are called lights; unlighted beacons are called daybeacons. Aerodrome beacons are used to indicate locations of airports and helipads. In...

eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Eight of the nine branches hold lights (candles or oil lamps) that symbolize the eight nights of the holiday; on each...

of the Metekhi Church, statue of the city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasali, and the Narikala Fortress on one side, and Baratashvili Bridge and Ceremonial...

the official completion or opening of something. Such rituals include ceremonial ship launching and a variety of events for buildings including builders'...

Alongside regular use for traffic enforcement on the various expressways of Japan, these cars are often used for publicity and ceremonial purposes. On some...

manages ceremonial routes linking key attractions on both sides of the Ottawa River, including Confederation Boulevard. Numerous paved multi-use trails...

model was brought out of storage for the occasion and updated with a new grille and lights to bring it in line with the 2004 re-style of the mainstream model...

The mayor is the head of the municipal corporation, but in most states and territories of India the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are...

architecture of the time. After its construction, the Gateway was used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for important government personnel. The Gateway...

Dodgers on cusp of Hollywood ending". mlb.com. Retrieved October 28, 2024. "Ceremonial & off-field activities for Games Three and Four of the 2024 World...

oppose the more ceremonial side of the Royal Family but do not seek to abolish the monarchy. There are two conflicting claims of the origin of the epithet:...

settlements, agriculture, civic and ceremonial architecture, complex societal hierarchies, and trading networks. Métis nations of mixed ancestry originated in...

2000s, as LED lights became more affordable, battery powered LED lights became widely used. A Canadian viola player invented a stand with a built-in LED...

sometimes flagpoles, lights, and other motoring paraphernalia were installed to further identify the pace car. Most manufacturers used the opportunity to...

Early gas lights were ignited manually by lamplighters, although many later designs are self-igniting. Gas lighting now is frequently used for camping...

Pokémon: Indigo League (originally aired simply as Pokémon) is the first season of the Pokémon animated television series known in Japan as Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター...

System. The head of state of Trinidad and Tobago is the president, currently Christine Kangaloo. This largely ceremonial role replaced that of the governor-general...

an ephod of linen," and 2 Samuel 6:14 that "David was wearing a linen ephod". There appears to have been a strong religious and ceremonial implication...

Lear at The Old Vic. Imrie narrated during the ceremonial event held to mark the 75th anniversary of D-day at Portsmouth in 2019. Imrie's radio work...

Spotify (27), with "Blinding Lights" being the most-streamed song in the platform's history. Tesfaye was listed by Time as one of the world's most influential...

the invasion of Lord Lugard, these councils have continued to meet and advise the Obanta kings, their power, however, is largely ceremonial since the establishment...

Introduction (British House of Commons), a ceremonial seating for members elected in by-elections Introduction (House of Lords), a ceremonial seating for some new...