Trick candles relight when extinguished due to a wick impregnated with magnesium that ignites at a lower temperature. They can be dangerous and should be used with caution. Snuffing out or immersing in water is recommended to put them out. Consider your audience before using them. Trick candles are candles that light up again once […]
Unscented candles are made without added fragrance and can be made from paraffin or soy wax. They come in various sizes, shapes, and designs and are preferred by people with environmental sensitivities or in environments with many scents. They are also less expensive and do not leak scent during storage. They are a good starting […]
Floating candles are designed to stay stable in water and can be used for decoration in pools, gardens, and at dinner tables. They pose few safety risks and come in a variety of colors and scents. However, they burn out quickly and should be monitored. Floating candles are candles designed to float in water. They […]
Sabbath candles are lit by the oldest woman in the house 18 minutes before sunset on Friday evening. Two candles represent the Torah and can be used for light during Shabbat. They come in different shapes, sizes, and colors and can be purchased in boxes containing several pairs. Sabbath candles are the candles, at least […]
Advent is a preparation for Christmas, observed by various Christian denominations. Advent candles vary in color and number, with Roman Catholics using purple or blue for three candles and pink for the fourth. Some Protestant groups use five candles to represent different themes. Families may gather each evening to light the Advent wreath and read […]
Roman candles are fireworks invented by the Chinese and developed by Italy. They are constructed with black powder, pyrotechnic stars, and a delay charge. Roman candles come in various sizes and eject one or more exploding stars or shells. The stars are coated with pyrotechnic dye and primed with black powder. The larger Roman candles […]
Candles were a necessity in colonial America, made from beef fat and later beeswax or bayberry plant. Spermaceti, a crystallized oil from sperm whales, became the preferred material in the late 1700s. Today’s candles are made from beeswax or paraffin and come in various fragrances. “Colonial candles” now refer to candle accessories. In colonial America, […]
Birthday candles are used to decorate cakes and the number of candles usually corresponds to the celebrant’s age. Blowing out all the candles in one breath is believed to bring good luck. There are different styles of candles, including number-shaped ones for milestone birthdays. The tradition’s origins are unclear but may have a religious component. […]
