Buy Christmas Candles Online

Find Xmas Candles and Holders on the Web

Dec 8, 2008 Judith Zwolak

From scented Christmas candles to flameless window holiday candles, a gentle flickering light symbolizes the joy and purity of the holiday season.

Candles provide soft, warm light during the darkest time of the year and serve as a representation of the divine in Christian religions. Candles at Christmastime also set the scene for joyful celebrations through attractive displays or evocative scents.

A wealth of holiday candles – scented, battery-powered, and in creative shapes and colors – line the virtual shelves of online stores. Following are some Christmas candles and candle holders that capture the spirit of the season.

Sparkling Christmas Tree Candles

Available in shimmering silver and white, these Sparkling Tree Candles from Potterybarn.com (see photo below) come in heights of 6, 8, and 12 inches. Mix and match sizes and colors to create a wintry forest setting. Made from unscented paraffin wax with a foil finish. Price: 6-inch, $9; 8-inch, $14; 12-inch, $29. Shipping starts at $4.95.

Flameless LED Battery-Powered Christmas Window Candles

Flamelesscandles.net offers a wide range of ultra-safe battery-powered candles, including the Classic 9-Inch Ivory Flameless Window Candle Set, pictured below. The two candles in the set can perch on a window sill with suction cups; a timer turns the candles on at the same time every day and turns them off six hours later. Two AA batteries are required for each candle. Price: $19.95 for two. Shipping varies.

Beeswax Christmas Tree Candle

Plow & Hearth.com offers a unique take on the Christmas tree candle with its Beeswax Tree Candle (see photo below). Green, all-natural beeswax sits coiled in the shape of a Christmas tree on a metal holder and feeds through a clip at the top. The candle burns soot-free and self-extinguishes when the flame reaches the clip. Fourteen metal pushpin ornaments decorate the candle. Price: $39.95. Shipping is $8.99.

Wooden German Imported Christmas Candle Holder

The beautifully natural handmade wooden Christmas candle holder from Germany shows Santa pulling a sleigh through a forest. Made with light and dark wood, the holder fits two tapers on either end of the 10-inch long base. Available through Handcraftedgermangifts.com. Price: $45. Shipping varies.

Fireplace Scented Christmas Candle

Fool Santa (and yourself) into believing you have a fireplace with the Fireplace Scented Jar Candle from Vat19. The 6.5-ounce wax candle reportedly smells identical to a burning fire when lit. Price: $9.95. Shipping varies.

The National Fire Protection Association offers the following tips for using candles safely in the home.

Use sturdy, safe candle holders.
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.
Never leave a candle unattended and extinguish all candles when you leave a room.
Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.

Use scented, battery-powered, and electric candles according to manufacturer's directions to set the scene for a safe holiday season.

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