| I'm sure you've heard of many different types of | | | | candles varied in size but became basically the 2 by 2 |
| candles. There are a lot out there and it can be | | | | candle we are all familiar with now. They were held |
| confusing on which ones are which. So here you will | | | | and prayed with, and then they were placed at the |
| learn what a votive candle is and what they were, | | | | bottom of a religious statue as the service continued. |
| and are used for. Don't get these beautiful candles | | | | These days you can still find these votive candles in |
| mixed up with some others that may look similar, this | | | | churches. Usually they are placed at the bottom of a |
| article will teach you how. | | | | Virgin Mary statue, or a crucifixion statue of Jesus |
| A votive candle is a candle that is roughly 2 inches tall | | | | Christ. They are still used in prayer in Catholic |
| and a little under 2 inches wide. Typically these are | | | | churches during Mass, and you can see them burning |
| white candles but sometimes you will see a beeswax | | | | as the service is going on. More so they are used |
| type yellow. These votive candles have a ton of | | | | more and more often in people homes as decoration. |
| different holders, from clear class to stained glass | | | | With different colors, smells and holders they can |
| and even sometimes some type of pewter covering. | | | | match any décor you are going for. |
| There is colored glass that you can put the candles in | | | | Now that you know what a votive candle is go out |
| to illuminate a certain color in a room. | | | | and get your own. Maybe now you'll have a little bit |
| Votive candles were originally used In Catholic | | | | more appreciation for what you see in church, or |
| churches as prayer candles. They were lit for religious | | | | perhaps just love the beauty of them that much |
| offerings and prayer. Sometimes in older days these | | | | more. |