Votive Candles – Simple Decorations for Any Home
Votive candles were initially and are still used by Roman Catholics in prayer ceremonies. Those that are used for religious purposes can be either the size of tea light candles or long tapered candles, both of which are lit in offering to either a saint or to Jesus Christ. These candles can be used to pray for someone else and they are lit as a symbol of that prayer.
These candles are also used in Methodist churches as a votive offering to pray for someone’s soul that has passed away. Those that are used in religious ceremonies or prayers are almost always white.
The votive candles that are used in the home are normally used for decorative purposes or to release a scent. Those that are used in the home refer to the size of the candle. Usually the ones that are used for decorative purposes are around two inches high and one and a half inches in diameter. They are used to create a certain ambiance in the home. There are special votive candle holders that have stained glass or other types of glass that the candle will reflect off of when lit.
These candles are very inexpensive and are usually sold in packs of four or six. They usually can be purchased for around three dollars for a pack of four and probably four dollars for a pack of six. Unlike the religious varieties, the ones for home use come in a rainbow of colors. A lot of the ones on the market also come scented. Scented candles are a popular choice for the home. The candles are lit and the favored scent gently wafts through the home.
These types of candles are used in prayer in some churches and are used in the home for decoration and as a way to scent the home. They are inexpensive and can add a little charm to a room. Votive candles come in a variety of colors and can easily fit in to any decor.