Lighted vs. Lit

Would someone please tell me when it became correct to use the word lighted instead of the word lit as the past tense of "to light"? She lighted the candle. She lit the candle. What the fuck??? Are we just throwing correct english completely out the window, and why?? Lighted doesn't even SOUND correct. Not the correct grammer usage always sounds correct, mind you. But come on.

Below is what Websters.com has under the word "light" on the subject:

29.
to give light to; furnish with light or illumination: The room is lighted by two large chandeliers.
30.
to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often fol. by up): Hundreds of candles lighted up the ballroom.
31.
to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, esp. with joy, animation, or the like (often fol. by up): A smile lit up her face. Her presence lighted up the room.

He lighted up his fart. Just doesn't sound as good!