Sunday, November 7, 2010

Scented Votive Candles

Votive candles are candles traditionally used in altars or churches. For religious purposes, these votive candles are burned as an offering to a saint or for a prayer wish. Now the term votive candle refers to the size of the candle. There are also scented votive candles that are available that a person can choose from. These candles are also now being used as an added décor to a table or room.
Votive candles are two inches in height and are one and a half inches in diameter. These candles are traditionally white or yellow in color and made from beeswax and were unscented. Now votive candles can come in different colors and scents.
These candles are no longer used for religious purposes only nowadays. These candles are now being used to decorate tables and to add scent as it burns. It is used as an alternative for tea light candles because of its size. For a small dinner table at a restaurant, they may use these scented candles to give a romantic feel to the diners.
Votive candles are also great to use for outdoor dinners because you can place the candles in a glass or small bowl. Unlike regular candlesticks, you can be assured that the candles’ flame will not be put out by the wind. The candles will not take so much table space also.
Another advantage of using scented votive candles that may come in special glass candle holders is that you can use these in your bedroom. There are some people that use aromatherapy in order to help them sleep but worry about accidents if they use large scented candles. The solution is to use these scented votive candles.
One more advantage of having scented votive candles is that they are much cheaper than the regular sized scented candle. These small scented candles are also great if you want to try out a particular candle scent without having to buy the big candle.
People who may offer scented votive candles may give their offering a special touch. After all, votive candles were originally made for those who are offering these candles for a special wish or prayer.
There are no limitations as to the use of scented votive candles. The candles may have had a specific purpose before. But now it can be used as a special added touch to a dinner table or room to make the atmosphere more relaxed and peaceful.

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