There’s
something timeless about the soft glow of a candle. What is it about a simple flame that feels so
essential to Christmas?
A few days before
Christmas it will be the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest
night here in the northern hemisphere.
Light symbolises triumph over darkness, hope replacing despair. Even the smallest light can change the
atmosphere around it. So candles remind
us of that tiny baby
On Sunday the first candle of the Advent wreath was lit in church. Each Sunday leading to Christmas, another will be lit. The ritual slows us down, if only for a moment, encouraging us to reflect while we rush through December’s to-do lists. Candles do something that lurid Christmas lights can’t: they create ambiance.
There is
something wonderful in a candle: it offers a moment of stillness. In a
season known for its hustle, a lit candle slows the pace.
This Christmas,
may the soft light of candles calm and brighten your home and your spirit.
I use lots of small string lights in my ornaments instead of tea lights, much safer and they turn on for 6 hours and then turn off, so I don't have an end of night task. I do have a few real candles in safe spots, nothing beat them.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. Real candles are lovely.
DeleteThat's a lovely thought, Kirsten
ReplyDeleteI have fake candles in the windows here that are onn their own timers.
ReplyDeleteThe timers and remote controls are wonderful, aren''t they.
DeleteI like the battery candles as I have always been wary of naked flames. It was a beautifully sunny day here today and the light was so energising. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI think real candles look great but, like you, I am wary of naked flames.
DeleteOpen flames are dangerous in some cases: my friend lived in a nice travel home/RV with her 2 cats and could not have candles with flames so I bought her a battery candle which she loved. We know that light always conquers the dark.
ReplyDeleteThe battery LED lights have improved a lot in the last few years.
DeleteI use lots of wax melt holders and love the little bit of light I get from them. I still light real candles as well, but make sure I am right there while they are burning.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Gentle light is wonder-full isn't it.
DeleteI like candles, but, I rarely light them, unless the power has gone off. I have some battery operated tea lights, too, but, again, I rarely use them. I keep them on hand as part of my emergency supplies. In case of a severe earthquake, we can't light real candles due to the risk of fire from broken gas mains, so, the battery operated candles will come in use.
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