On a five-candle candelabra, why do the four arms (those surrounding the center candle) point inwards?

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On a five-candle candelabra, why do the four arms (those surrounding the center candle) point inwards?

2007-12-26 05:59:22 · 2 answers · asked by She 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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This is pure speculation on my part. Draughts can come from any direction. The inward tilt would encourage any spillage of grease to fall within the area of the candelabra rather than outside, where people might be sitting.

2007-12-26 08:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by picador 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Maybe it's so the wax from the candles falls on the candelabra base instead of the table.

2007-12-27 12:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by Eelish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋