Create a makeshift candle with a crayon
If the power runs out and there are no candles or Crisco cans around, there is one last resort trick to pull off in an attempt to get some light. Crayons are made out of wax, which is a very efficient fuel for combustion.
It takes a while, but if a match or lighter is held close to the colored stick, the flame will eventually hold. Be careful not to get burned from the fire or the hot wax. The downside is that each crayon will only burn for 15 minutes.