The car is so old that replacing the engine is 'not worth the candle'. [=the effort isn't worth the cost]
The new movie doesn't 'hold a candle to' [=it is not as good as] the original version.
We came to the memorial to 'burn' [='light'] a candle for the victims of the accident.
(..) There's the birthday boy! candles on one cake. This is a big day for you... and for the astronauts who can see it from space. Happy birthday to you. Thank you. And just so everyone knows, (..)2012 TvShow: Modern Family Title: Bringing Up Baby Season: 4 Episode 1