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Originally posted by TSteven
During the candle pass, the president lights a candle and begins to pass it in a circle from member to member while the chapter sings certain significant songs. The candle makes it around at least once so that everyone gets to touch the candle at least one time. The second pass was for lavalieres, third pass for a pinning and the fourth pass meant an engagement.
So the candle is passed around at least once, then when it comes to you, and it is the appropriate pass, you blow out the candle. This is followed first by a gasp, then everyone shrieking real loud, while jumping up and down followed by group hugs. Along with some tears thrown in for good measure. At least that is how it happened with my friend. 
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And, for alumnae.. (yes, we still do them!) 5 passes is marriage and 6 passes is with child!
In my day, pinning/lavaliering were "going steady".