| Votive candles have long been used on important | | | | to the moon, since she was the moon goddess. |
| days and in special ceremonies. Even if it was not | | | | Other gods and goddesses would have candles |
| a votive candle being used, there are plenty of | | | | burning in their temples by their followers as a |
| holidays that use candle lighting as a way to | | | | way to gain favor. |
| celebrate. It may be a loved one's birthday or a | | | | You still find these small candles in many uses. |
| Christmas celebration. Even high school | | | | People use them in wedding and anniversary |
| graduations have used candles as a way to | | | | parties all the time because they are inexpensive |
| celebrate the hallmark event. They are also used | | | | and come in a variety of colors and scents. If you |
| for relaxation and to foster a certain atmosphere | | | | are not partial to any particular scent or just want |
| in the home for relaxation. | | | | the luminous glow that they can provide, then you |
| Votive candles are pretty small. They only | | | | can buy them in unscented varieties. You can buy |
| measure two inches tall by one and a half inches | | | | a case of 288 candles for only $39.99 at "Quick |
| in diameter. Traditionally, these candles were both | | | | Candles". |
| white or beeswax candles, which were yellow but | | | | Hopefully, this article has shed some light on your |
| times have changed and now you can get them | | | | votive candle needs and you can find what you |
| in a variety of colors and scents. | | | | are looking for at "Quick Candles". They have |
| These candles have been used in religious | | | | much more than just votive candles so you will |
| ceremonies, such as a baby christening or in | | | | be sure to find something that fits that special |
| church services, such as Mass. But these candle | | | | occasion. However, it doesn't always have to be a |
| lighting events are nothing new. Lighting a candle | | | | special occasion. |
| for a special occasion dates back thousands of | | | | Simply draw a bubble bath, surround yourself in |
| years. | | | | candles and enjoy the relaxing effects of the |
| One ceremony that has included lighting candles, | | | | bubbles and a beautiful scent. Candles also make a |
| such as a votive candle, was for an offering to | | | | great gift for anyone. They are inexpensive and |
| the Greek gods and goddesses. Artemis was | | | | you can find great home decor candles in many |
| often honored by lighting a candle as an offering | | | | fine retail shops. |