World News Report

Are candles part of your Christmas décor and traditions? Most likely they are.
Candles have been part of Christmas celebrations since Christmas began. In ancient Roman Saturnalia festivals, tall papers of wax were burned as gifts to the angel of God, Saturn. The light from the candles was representative of the light of Saturn. I particularly like gel candles myself.
The Irish have long believed that a candle burning in a window guides the spirit of the Christ Child as he moved from house to house on Christmas Eve.
The Victorians used candles on their Christmas trees to represent the holy Star, which led the wise men to the manger. They attached them with melted wax or used pins. Special candleholders came into use in 1890.
So, it would seem that candles and Christmas are made for each other.
Homemade candles add a warm touch, and can be personalized. They make ideal Christmas gifts. Soy candles and gel candles are the best kind of candles to use, as they burn longer, cleaner, and disburse their fragrance better.
How easy to take a vanilla candle and wrapped it in red or green velvet. Try a holly berry wreath as a candle base, or set one on a pretty dish with pine cones, or candy canes. Paint inexpensive dishes gold or silver and set a pretty candle on them as gifts. It reminds me of my friend who has a room with a nice collection of Lorts and the room is all lit up with gel candles so that the Lorts look really nice.
Candles in hurricanes are always enchanting, especially at Christmas.
Another very easy idea is to wrap wired garland in a ring as a candle base. Then attach tiny ornaments to the garland that will sparkle away when the candle is lit.
There is really no end to the rings you can create as candle bases for pillar candles. Try cinnamon sticks and dried berries, or unshelled nuts. Moss, grapevine, and other natural elements are wonderful, too.
Simply set a pillar amongst a collection of extra Christmas ornaments. Or, use graduated-size ornaments as a ring, beginning with the smallest ones on the outside, adding rings of larger sizes as you work toward the middle.