In Biblical times, candles were used for lighting. The olive oil, pitch, coconut oils, palm oils, etc. was burned in a shallow candle holder shaped like a small tea pot with the opening where the lid of the tea pot would be. The candle was the main source of home lighting until the introduction of electricity.

Among the Greek and the Roman Empires, many candles were created using flax thread coated with pitch or beeswax. In other regions candles were made using a variety of oils, coconut oils, palm oils, olive oil and beeswax. To this day we still use beeswax in many of our candles.

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s women made their candles at home by dipping the long wick (or strand of cotton) into tallow, which is a rendering of fat from pigs and other animals.

When paraffin was introduced in the 1800’s, it slowly became the main ingredient in creating candles. It could be melted and mixed in with tallow to make a better candle.

In today’s environment, we use a wide variety of candles in our home décor, setting the right mood, saying I love you, and much more. We use pillar candles, votive candles, gel candles, scented and unscented floating candles and tumbler candles for we have a huge selection to choose from.

We no longer depend on candles for our light source. We do depend on scented candles to create a gentle flowing fragrance floating through our homes.

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The votive candle might be the most misunderstood, under-rated candle going. A single votive candle, on its own, can add a tiny touch of elegance and ambiance to a room. However, a single votive candle isn’t all that spectacular. When you add a host of votive candles together, this all changes. The end appearance can be quite spectacular.

A plain votive candle nestled in a grouping of pillar candles is a great way to add a touch of dazzle and a bit of atmosphere to a room. Whether a votive candle is scented, colored or housed in a designer holder, it is the first element in creating an incredible designer look. Groupings of three, five or more votive candles look fantastic when used in a number of circumstances. Whether they are placed flat in groupings or on platforms to elevate rows of votive candle holders above each other, the overall effect of multiple votives is generally quite eye catching.

A lit votive candle in a wall sconce adds ambiance to a room, whether it is the dining room, family room, living room or bathroom. When you enter a room that has a lit votive candle with the room being darkened, the flickering light adds that something special to the room.

A votive candle isn’t much to write home about on its own. When votive candle groupings are used to create a specific look, however, the outcome can be quite stunning.

Next week, I’ll post more about the votive candle. www.TobeysCandles.com