Christmas Tree Candles

The Christmas tree is a lovely, evergreen coniferous tree that may be real or artificial. The Christmas tree is an extremely popular tradition associated with Christmas celebration. During Christmas, the Christmas tree is bought home by several families. However, the Christmas tree can also be used in the open. During the Christmas season, Christmas trees are beautifully decorated and embellished with several ornaments and Christmas lights (originally candles), garlands, and tinsel. An angel or a star is also placed at the top of the tree. This angel and star, in fact, represents the host of angels or Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.

Christmas tree candles represent 2 main things. First, Christmas tree candles are an indication of the Bethlehem Star. The Bethlehem Star is that star which guided the Three Wise Men to the manger as stated by the Holy Bible. Secondly, Christmas tree candles represent the seeking of the Holy Family for shelter before the birth of Lord Jesus.

There are many ways in which you can place the lovely candles. A Christmas candle is set on the window sills of most Irish homes during holiday season, being the symbol of welcoming gestures for the Holy Family in search of shelter before the Nativity.

Real Christmas tree candle sets and the like are also available at holiday shops and these candles are used to embellish the living room centerpiece during Christmas. These Christmas tree candles look truly striking with real Christmas trees.

Modern versions of Christmas tree candles are also present, for instance the electric Xmas tree candle. The electric Christmas tree candles come in a range number of shapes and sizes, as well as in a wide variety of colors.

By and large, the electric Christmas tree candles are bundled with artificial Christmas lights. These artificial Christmas lights can be easily used to decorate both artificial as well as live Christmas trees. Incase you are planning to decorate your outdoor Christmas tree with the electric Christmas candles and lights, it is advisable to purchase the waterproof versions in order to avoid any uncalled for accidents. Professional electrical technicians can be of great help for this particular task of installing outdoor electrical Christmas lights and candles on outdoor Christmas tree.

Tradition of Using Christmas Tree Candles

We all are aware that the candles as well as the Christmas tree are an integral part of Christmas celebration. The tradition of using small candles for lighting up the Christmas tree, in fact, goes back to the 17th century. However, it took nearly 2 centuries for the tradition to become widely recognized first in Germany and later in Eastern Europe.

The Christmas tree candles were glued with the help of melted wax to a tree branch or at times attached by pins. Close to the 1890s, candleholders started being used for Christmas candles. Between 1902 and 1914, glass balls and small lanterns were being used to hold the candles.

Candles even play a major role in various other traditions of the season, for instance Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule as well as Candlemas. During Chanukah, also called the Festival of Lights, a special 8-branched candelabrum is slowly lit over a period of 8 days.

The Christmas tree candles, during the Victorian era, were considered a symbol of the Star of Wonder. Various merchants and tradesmen very often would give a bundle of pine-oil perfumed tapers that were tied together with a ribbon as gifts to their loyal patrons.

Nowadays, scented candles continue to add to the festivity of Christmas. Over the years, pine, cinnamon and gingerbread spice are a few examples of the scented candles that have become really popular. Small tea-lights also help in spreading the lovely smell of potpourri.

Christmas dinner never feels complete without a couple of candles. Fringed with tiny wreaths or royally standing in the heirloom candlesticks, the warm bright glow of these Christmas candles cradles the faces of family, friends and close ones, adding brilliance to the golden tint of a table heavily laden with feast.