The word candle derives its name from the Latin term “candere” which means to flicker or shine. Candles have always been an integral source of light throughout the world. They can create a romantic atmosphere at weddings or dinner parties and illuminate a sense of peace throughout the room. Some candles are used for their fresh scent, which cleanses unpleasant odors from the air. Others are used for decorative purposes throughout the home or workplace. Candles come in a myriad of shapes and sizes, as well as colors. There are many different types of candles to choose from on the market today, but we will turn our attention to the beautiful pillar candle.

Pillar or column candles have been used for quite some time. These candles are frequently seen on church altars and in places of worship. Pillar candles offer a soft, elegant touch during times of prayer and need, while casting a soft light to all around them. Additionally, they are often incorporated into religious ceremonies, such as weddings. These beautiful candles can also be used in home decoration planning or anywhere you can think of.

The pillar is a type of rigid, free-standing candle with one or more wicks. Because of their name, people think that these candles only come in one form. This is not true, however. Pillar or column candles can be round, square, or even hexagonal. They can be scented or unscented and often a new experience in quality, beauty and soft light. Pillar candles are great in bathroom settings when it’s time to relax and unwind in the tub. Its elegant light will ease the stress of a hard day’s work as you soak your body in warm soapy water and release your tensions with soothing scents. Pillar candles can also be used if you are meditating. They tend to enhance meditation with their peaceful glow while emitting a refreshing scent to cleanse the soul. These candles make great coffee table centerpieces for when your guests come over and set off a beautiful ambiance during the holiday season. You can place a few pillar candles together on your dining room table before Christmas dinner and place a reef around them for an elegant festive centerpiece. Also, pillar candles are lovely if you’re trying to add a touch of romance to the night. A quiet fireside dinner with a few candles on top of the mantelpiece will bring back that lost heart of hers, while igniting soothing love throughout the room.

Some people who buy pillar candles don’t even light them. They are left as a beautiful décor asset to your home. If you are going to burn your pillar for the first time, there are a few things to remember before doing so. When initially lighting them, it is important to give this candle an edge. Burn the candle for about an hour, so you can watch the wax drip down. Paraffin pillars tend to fungus around the edges as they burn, while soybean pillars burn a clean cylinder through. If you are going to burn these candles together, leave a small gap between each candle so that the heat from one does not melt the other. Soybean pillars offer an advantage here because they leave the exterior intact when burned down.

Candles will always make our lives bloom with brilliance and beauty. They embellish our homes with style, while melting delicate love into our hearts and minds. These little twinkling lights will remain as a gift from humanity for all to enjoy.