Candles were first mentioned in Biblical times, as early as the tenth century BCE. These early candles were made of wicks stuck into containers filled with a flammable material. The first dipped ...

Nothing says “relax” like a scented candle. I’ve burnt around 50 of them for hundreds of hours in researching this piece, so I’m well-versed in what makes the best scented candles – the ...

Today’s scented candles are more than a pretty centrepiece – they have the power to alter and enhance your mood. A clean, crisp fragrance will clear the air when you’re feeling foggy-headed ...

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick ...

Jack-o’-lanterns aren’t truly "alive" until they're lit up. Historically, this has been done using real candles, but these days, there are many more ways to set them aglow that don't involve ...

Hand me a pine—or gingerbread-scented candle, and I’m instantly transported to memories of Christmases past. So, when it comes to holiday gifting, candle advent calendars filled with scented ...

Now popping up on eBay: A candle, originally sold by Bath & Body Works, which the retailer recently quit selling over complaints the snowflake design on its label resembled Ku Klux Klan hoods.

Bath & Body Works said it has stopped selling a candle adorned with a snowflake cutout image that some people claimed resembled Ku Klux Klan hoods. The bath and home product chain also apologized ...

Obsessed with quirky candles? Hand-painted candles (aka Instagram’s favourite interiors trend) are flooding our feeds right now and they’re really easy to make yourself – here’s how to do it.