the bride and groom lit the unity candle in the 20th century.
when do the bride and groom light the unity candle?
20th century
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a unity candle is a candle used in a wedding ceremony to symbolize two people joining in marriage.





























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the lighting of a "unity candle" is a relatively new inclusion in wedding ceremonies, first appearing sometime in the second half of the 20th century, and most commonly found in american christian weddings. the origins are unclear, though use of a unity candle in a 1981 episode of general hospital may have helped to popularize the practice.





























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