Roman candle (firework)

A Roman candle is a traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells. Roman candles come in a variety of sizes, from 6 mm (0.24 in) diameter for consumers, up to 8 cm (3.1 in) diameter in professional fireworks displays. Despite their name, Roman candles did not originate in Ancient Rome, or in Italy. Rather, they originated in China.

Roman candle (firework)

A Roman candle is a traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells. Roman candles come in a variety of sizes, from 6 mm (0.24 in) diameter for consumers, up to 8 cm (3.1 in) diameter in professional fireworks displays. Despite their name, Roman candles did not originate in Ancient Rome, or in Italy. Rather, they originated in China.