Candles have been part of human life for centuries — glowing in celebrations, prayers, and study sessions before electricity arrived. But beyond lighting rooms, they’ve also lit up our language.

Each time you light a candle, the wax tends to melt as far from the wick as it did on the previous burn — a phenomenon known as wax memory. Candle wax that has melted and re-cooled is slightly softer ...

Did you know you can light a candle, let it burn, and then interpret how the wax has melted to receive answers to your questions? Candle wax reading is an easy way to tune into your intuition and ...

With fewer in-person holiday gatherings and obligatory gift-giving situations this year, you may not get your usual supply of candles. And if you’re someone who actually keeps and uses these gifted ...

Use a candle right and it’s perfect for a romantic dinner, a relaxing bath or a warmly scented home. Use it wrong and you might be choking on soot or calling the fire brigade. Candles are responsible ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

These are the bscented candles our writers and editors swear by, including top picks from Voluspa, Diptyque and more.