Candles and Candle Making

Interesting Facts About Candles

The word candle is actually derived from the Latin word candere which means to shine.

As our lives become busier and more stressful the candle industry continues to grow. Most people who burn candles say they do so to make a room feel cozier and more comfortable.

The living room is the most popular place in the house for burning candles. This is followed by the kitchen and bedroom.

Candles are a popular choice for house warming gifts and also a popular gift for holidays.

Today, candles are available in different shapes, different sizes and different scents.

The following are several popular candle styles.

Taper candles are a tall slender candle that his usually placed in a holder.

Pillar candles are free standing and usually have a diameter of 3 inches or more.

Birthday candles are usually small thin candles placed on birthday cake.

A votive is a small candle that is usually placed in a cup or glass holder.

A container or jar candle is typically a glass, metal or ceramic container that is filled with wax.

A gel candle is a transparent style gel or wax that is often poured into a container.

A tealight candle is a small candle that is usually in a metal tray.

Specialty candles are also available today and come in novelty shapes or decorative shapes. These are usually free standing.

Today there are also flameless candles that are battery operated or rechargable.

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