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Crafts in India » Home Decorations » Christmas Candles
Christmas Candles
Dimension:
12 x 9 x 5 inches;
Christmas candles displace darkness, bring in the lights. The Candles exactly symbolize, the almighty himself. Christ is the light of the world and when we see these Christmas candles, we are reminded of him.
To welcome new seasons and as a symbol of the Sun, candles were being used from the time immemorial. The first time when Candles were illuminated during Christmas was in Rome during the festival of Saturnalia. The tall wax candles were gifted to Saturn as a symbol of his light.
With the passage of time as the Christianity gained popularity, the practice of lighting candles in front of the window started. The idea was to guide the Christ child as he moved from house to house on Christmas. Sweden still continues the tradition.
Importance of Christmas candles in Victorian Era
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published in 1843, was not only one of his best loved work but also of the Christianity world. The reason being the length at which he has written in details on the Christmas during Victorian Era. No wonder, The Sunday Telegraph on 18 December, 1988 of Britain called Charles Dickens as "the man who invented Christmas."
The custom of lighted Christmas Tree originated in Germany from where the idea was brought to England by a German born Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria. Soon the idea spread out as the gentry started copying the Royal tradition of celebrating Christmas by decorating the Christmas tree with wax candles.
The Christmas Candles Today
Innumerable decorative are being exhibited today at Christmas Gift Store but still the Candle has not lost its importance. Some of the most popular types of candles that are in demand for this Christmas are:
From the Victorian Era to today's period, the scented/decorative candles have adorned the dinner table, spreading warmth and brightness. The Christmas candles continues to adding magic to festive mood, be it birthday, new year or Christmas.
To welcome new seasons and as a symbol of the Sun, candles were being used from the time immemorial. The first time when Candles were illuminated during Christmas was in Rome during the festival of Saturnalia. The tall wax candles were gifted to Saturn as a symbol of his light.
With the passage of time as the Christianity gained popularity, the practice of lighting candles in front of the window started. The idea was to guide the Christ child as he moved from house to house on Christmas. Sweden still continues the tradition.
Importance of Christmas candles in Victorian Era
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published in 1843, was not only one of his best loved work but also of the Christianity world. The reason being the length at which he has written in details on the Christmas during Victorian Era. No wonder, The Sunday Telegraph on 18 December, 1988 of Britain called Charles Dickens as "the man who invented Christmas."
The custom of lighted Christmas Tree originated in Germany from where the idea was brought to England by a German born Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria. Soon the idea spread out as the gentry started copying the Royal tradition of celebrating Christmas by decorating the Christmas tree with wax candles.
The Christmas Candles Today
Innumerable decorative are being exhibited today at Christmas Gift Store but still the Candle has not lost its importance. Some of the most popular types of candles that are in demand for this Christmas are:
- Votive Candles
- Scented Gel Candles
- Corporate Gift Candles
- Party Candles
- Pillar Candles
- Decorative Candle Votives
- Festive Candles
- Christmas Candles
- Floating Candles
- Hand Poured Candles
- Christmas Candles - Refillable Butane Candles
From the Victorian Era to today's period, the scented/decorative candles have adorned the dinner table, spreading warmth and brightness. The Christmas candles continues to adding magic to festive mood, be it birthday, new year or Christmas.
