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Votive candles are available in just about every color and scent that you can think of. It wasn't alway this way, votive candles were originally short white unscented candles employed for religious ceremonials. Today, votives are a favorite selection of numerous candle lovers because of the compactness and versatility of the small-scale candles.

Votives are small cylindrical shaped candles, measuring about one and a half inches across and up to two and a half inches high. They are customarily placed in modest sized cups or glass holders to accumulate the wax when they are burned. They are typically made from beeswax and paraffin wax.

Votive candles can be burned alone, but a collection of varied colors of votives can convey a soothing glow and a decorative charm to your favorite room. Votives are very effective in providing an ambiance in small rooms, like a den. A decorative gift box of votive candles in a multitude of colors and scents makes for an excellent inexpensive present for virtually any occasion.

A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. "James Keller"