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Holiday Candles
When we hear "holiday candles", we tend to think of Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are definitely the big "candle buying" time of year, with approximately 35% of all candles sold during this time.
But there are other holidays where candles when candles are burned as well. For example, where would jack-o-lanterns be without candles? It would definitely be difficult to see their grins in the dark!
Let's take a look at some holiday candle traditions and some ideas.
Advent, Christmas and Chanukah
December is obviously a big time for candles, with these three holidays. Advent and Chanukah especially feature candles as a large part of the celebration and ceremony.
These three are so wrapped up in the candles and their meanings, that each has its own page -- Advent, Christmas and Chanukah -- where you can discover more information.
Other Holiday Candles (or Candle Holidays)
What are some other examples of holiday candles thoughout the year?
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is associates with romance, and what's more romantic than dinner by candlelight? Soft music plays in the background, and the candles softly shed their light, setting a romantic mood indeed.
Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, many will light a candle to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives defending our nation.
4th of July
The 4th of July is a holiday that is often spent outside, with a grilled meal. But it's Summer, and Summer often means insects! Many people swear by burning citronella candles to keep the bugs away. Actually, it's probably more the smoke that keeps the bugs away, but whatever works...
Halloween
I mentioned earlier about the traditional use of candles in a jack 'o lantern. But candles are also popular at Halloween parties, to eerie cast shadows around the room.
Thanksgiving
This is another holiday where candles play an important part. Many lovely table decorations include one or more candles. Also, a richly scented candle in pumpkin or apple pie aromas gets everyone's mouth watering for dinner (er, dessert)!
Kwanzaa
Although it falls in December, I didn't include it with the Advent / Chanukha / Christmas section because Kwanzaa is less widely-known holiday.
During Kwanzaa , seven candles are lit which are symbols referencing the Nguzu Saba, There are three red candles to the right, three green candles to the left and one black candle in the center of the kinara (holder).
Just keep in mind that you don't need a holiday or other special occasion to burn candles -- they are appropriate 365 days a year!
Tags: Christmas Scented Candles
Christmas scented candles -- ah, how they fill the air! The spicy smell of a pumpkin pie. The woodsy fragrance of bayberry. The wonderful aroma of hot cider and cinnamon. Cookies baking in the oven.
And of course -- Christmas tree scented candles in glorious pine, as if it was fresh out of the woods. So even if you have a fake tree, you can fragrance your home as though it was a real one!
And although they are appropriate any time of year, the Christmas season is especially wonderful for richly scented candles!
Christmas Jar Candles
The richly scented Christmas jar candles are wonderful for the holiday season. Because the jar candles are enclosed and have a lid, they keep their scent longer than the majority of pillar candles.
The jar candles are also great at Christmas because of all the decorations we tend to have around. The glass makes it less likely that the nearby decorations will catch fire from an errant spark.
(But as with any candle, don't leave a jar candle burning when you aren't around to monitor it.)
A richly scented jar candle in a Christmas pine fragrance would be wonderful with some pine branches and pinecones. While I don't usually like the idea of putting real pine boughs and pinecones with candles, a jar candle lessens the chance for a spark. Keep the wick trimmed so the flame doesn't get too high.
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Christmas Scented Candles Idea
So now that you have your Christmas scented candle (or you have one on order), what can you do with it? Sure, you can put it in a place of honor in a pretty candleholder (if you didn't get a Christas jar candle), but what else?
Glad you asked!
Here's an idea for a tall pillar candle; it's especially nice if the candle is scented with a food aroma (apple pie, orange clove, etc.).
Get some cinnamon sticks from your local craft store, as well as some ribbon -- you're going to make a "girdle" of the cinnamon to go around the candle.
Cut the cinnamon sticks to half the size of the candle. Cut two pieces of ribbon, each at least 3 times as long as the candle's circumfrence.
Tie each stick to the ribbon, then when you've put on enough, tie the sticks around the candle. Find a pretty ribbon and tie it around the cinnamon sticks. Then tie that off with a piece of raffia.
As the candle burns, the warmth of the wax releases the cinnamon's fragrance.
I hope you have enjoyed this information on Christmas scented candles. Want to know more? You can also see some additional information on holiday candles in this site.