| Candles have been illuminating the lives of human | | | | and hot wax is poured into the container. These jars |
| beings for centuries. They provided a source of light | | | | are heat resistant and won't melt as your candle |
| inside for people before electricity brought lightbulbs | | | | burns. They can get hot, however, so take care. |
| into our homes. Even though electric lights are used in | | | | These candles are often scented. Jar candles can also |
| most homes today, the candle is still popular. | | | | be called filled candles. |
| Candles lend an atmosphere to a room that's hard to | | | | Votive candles offer an air of elegance and solemnity. |
| capture with electric lights. They make a room seem | | | | They've been used for religious purposes throughout |
| more cozy and intimate. They can add an air of | | | | the centuries and are still popular today. They look |
| romance to a room - or even mystery. They | | | | almost like miniature pillar candles. They're small and |
| enhance the embrace of a lover or the thrill of a | | | | cylindrical and sometimes they have a slight taper to |
| good ghost story. | | | | them. They're meant to be placed into another |
| There are different kinds of candles you can use the | | | | container. Traditionally this was a small cup called a |
| decorate your home. Choose candles depending on | | | | votive holder. |
| where you'll be putting them and what kind of uses | | | | A related candle is the tealight candle. These are |
| you're planning to have them for. | | | | very short versions of a votive candle. They're often |
| The instantly recognizable and always popular table | | | | poured into plastic nowadays, but in the past they |
| candle is the taper candle. These candles are often | | | | were poured into metal containers. They have a |
| placed on tables. They're also the candles you see in | | | | short burn time since they're so tiny and they serve |
| many holiday decorations such as the Advent wreath | | | | primarily as decoration. |
| and in Saint Lucia's wreaths. These long, slender | | | | Some candles are carved and twisted into intricate |
| candles add a touch of romance and warmth | | | | shapes. These candles, often called specialty or |
| wherever they are used. You need a candlestick | | | | novelty candles, are meant more for show. They can |
| holder for this kind of candle. | | | | be burned, like all candles, but the intention is to have |
| Pillar candles are very popular nowadays, especially if | | | | them look nice on display. |
| the candle is scented. It stands all by itself. The base | | | | Candles make a lovely addition to almost any room. |
| can vary in size but is generally around three inches in | | | | They can decorate a dinner table, a dresser, piano |
| diameter. These candles can be called column candles | | | | top, or other flat surface. They can add relaxation, |
| as well. They come in differing heights. The taller and | | | | intimacy, and romance to rooms as well. Try a candle |
| thicker a pillar candle is, the longer it will burn. | | | | with a soothing scent in your bathroom. Or light one |
| Jar candles are frequently given as gifts and make | | | | as you read in the evening (just blow it out before |
| very attractive decorations for your home. The | | | | you fall asleep!) Candles are a perfect addition to any |
| candle is formed when a glass container is selected | | | | room in your home. |