How do you use sparklers?

Question

do you have to light them orsomething where please help

Answer 1

Yes, sparklers have to be "lit"...

They are illegal now in my state, but decades ago, I recall a candle on a fire-hydrant... the kids would walk up, put the tip of the sparkler in the flame and "PRESTO" it starts to sparkle.

BE SAFE... have a bucket of water and or sand in which to put the used sparklers.  Make sure the area you are using them in is fire-safe.  KEEP them away from your clothes, eyes, and skin

Answer 2

you have to light them at the part where they end not the stick or rod the covered part