Christmas Candles

How are Christmas Candles different from other Candles?

Frankly speaking, Christmas candles are no different from any other decorative candle that you might find in the shops all through the year. But the very fact that they are lit up during Christmastime gives them the festive look. Christmas candles are big in size and designed in several shapes. You will find the common cylindrical shapes – Christmas candles tend to play up on the thickness so that they can burn longer, all through the Christmas Eve if desired.

Traditional colors of Christmas candles are preferably red or golden, the colors of the season. But you will find all colors on the shelves nowadays. However, if other colors are used, they are often decorated with obvious Christmas motifs to make them part of the season. Red and golden candles are usually kept as they are, sans decoration, because the colors themselves lend grace to the season.

How are Christmas Candles decorated?

There are infinite ways of decorating Christmas candles, but then there are some traditional patterns that you should know of. Christmas candles are usually decorated with a lot of holly. Real or fake holly might be pinned on to the candle. Cardboard cutouts of the common Christmassy emblems such as candy sticks, Christmas wreaths, small Santa Clauses, Christmas stockings are all found on candles.

More imaginative decoration for the Christmas candles can incorporate golden ribbons or even lacework. Tiny shimmering objects could be pinned to the candles in the shapes of balls, stars or even fake gift boxes. Some people also cut out portions of their last year's Christmas cards and pin them onto the candles to make them look more meaningful for the season.

Where are Christmas Candles placed?

Again, there are several possibilities here. If the candles are big enough, they could be placed near the doorstep when guests are to arrive. Placing a symbolic number of candles – four – of different sizes and thicknesses at the door makes quite a great impression. If you couple this with tiny LED Christmas lights on the bushes leading to your door, your house will really be talked about. The shimmering LED Christmas lights and the flickering colorful candles would give your guests a very festive welcome.

Some people like to put up candles at all their windows, and light them up at Christmas Eve. This is a very good idea, and its real beauty is appreciated from outside the house rather than from inside. With all those colorful candles guttering away at the windows, the home does look like a cute little fairytale house.

Do Christmas Candles make for gift items?

Almost about anything that represents the true spirit of the Christmas season can be gifted, and there is no reason why candles should not be given. In fact, several people begin making candles as soon as Thanksgiving passes by. Even in hobby stores, there is a significant stock for candle making brought in. It is a very good idea to make your own candle and give as a gift, or at least buy candles from the store but decorate them personally and give it to people on your Christmas list.

What are Christmas Candle Parties?

The fad of having Christmas candle parties is catching on, especially among the younger crowd. It is actually an extension of having a candlelight dinner, but includes the flavors of the season. People gather around at someone's house, where the lighting is done with nothing else except candles. The events of such parties include an evening of carol singing, playing Christmas games that can be played in such lighting, telling Christmas stories, and finally having a very delicious Christmas dinner.

Christmas candle parties are more enjoyable with smaller crowds, who are either family or close friends. They need to be well-planned out in advance with several interesting things to do in such an ambiance. Also, there must be provisions of air conditioning, because with all the candles burning, the room could become quite hot, even in the coldest of December. Anyways, a successful Christmas candle party is always something the guests will remember for years to come.