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During the holidays, Christmas candles are often lit during Christmas celebrations and parties. Candles have a good deal of historic significance when it comes to Christmas time. During medieval times, people used to place candles in the trees as reminders that the dark winter will not last forever. In the Christian religion, the candle symbolizes life and renewal. The practice of placing candles in the trees is where the idea for the Christmas tree originated.

Carolers often used Christmas candles to light their way through the dark streets at night. Candles also helped carolers to keep warm while they were singing during cold night. The tradition of Christmas caroling still lives on today. Many carolers still carry candles, only now it is usually done for aesthetic purposes. Candles used for caroling are usually long, tapered candlesticks with small dished attached to the bottom of the to collect wax.

Scented Christmas Candles
There are several different types of Christmas candles available these days. Many candle manufacturers create specially scented candles for the holiday season. Warm spicy scents such as cinnamon, ginger, vanilla and nutmeg are often used in scented candles for Christmas. Other scents often used during Christmas are pomegranate, frankincense, myrrh and pine.

Most candle stores sell special candles for Christmas during the holiday season. There are also many handmade candle manufacturers who create specially scented candles for Christmas. When purchasing scented candles, soy candles are often considered to burn cleaner than paraffin candles. Most handmade candle manufacturers use soy wax instead of traditional wax, particularly when they are using essential oils to scent their candles.