White candles have a classy, timeless style that’s anything but plain. Their simplicity and versatility has made them a staple for homes and events throughout the ages. One occasion they really shine (if you pardon the pun) is Christmas, where everything is decked in red, white and green. When you decorate your home for quality time with your loved ones, a few well-placed white candles on your tablecloth, shelf or mantle can really set the mood.
White is a colour commonly associated with purity, simplicity and cleanliness, hence why it’s so frequently used at events like weddings, Christmas parties and baptisms. Symbolising peace, spirituality and new beginnings, white candles have been used in various traditions across religions and cultures for centuries. Many people light a white candle at Christmas to symbolise the birth of Jesus, and as you’re about to find out, there are many more ways to put these candles to good use.
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Types of white candles
White candles come in several styles, and some of the most common varieties you’ll find in homes and events include:
Taper candles
Tall, sophisticated and slow-burning candles, tapers are designed to fit into candlestick holders and are commonly found on dinner tables and mantelpieces and in religious ceremonies.
Pillar candles
Pillar candles are thick, freestanding candles that don’t need holders to stand up. Available in many different sizes and shapes, they have long burn times.
Votive candles
Votive candles are small candles with bell-top designs. Commonly burnt as an offering in prayers, votives are also perfect for ambient decorative lighting.
Tealight candles
Tealights are tiny candles perfect for creating soft lighting for Yoga classes, meditation sessions, backyard parties and more. Unlike votives, these candles don’t need holders to burn and disappear into the air leaving no mess.
Benefits of white candles
Why white? Here are some of the main perks of this very common candle shade:
Versatility
White candles never go out of fashion. Their simple, down to earth look blends seamlessly in with all kinds of settings and styles of décor. A white candle (or several) makes for a suitably classy addition to a formal or not-so-formal dinner, a birthday party or an anniversary. This simple yet effective shade is also perfect for all kinds of holidays and religious / cultural events – including Christmas, of course.
A calming presence
The colour white represents a clean slate and a white candle can clear the mind and help create a feeling of calm and inner peace. A white candle is a popular object of focus for meditation and even the presence of a few well-placed ivory-coloured candles can make a space feel more relaxed.
A festive atmosphere
In some traditions, a white ‘Christ Candle’ is lit at Christmas time to symbolise the birth of Jesus. Outside of this particular practice, white candles fit a Christmas aesthetic and help create a more festive, celebratory mood.
How to decorate with white candles for Christmas
Here are some design tips to get you started on using white candles in your home or event at Christmas:
Build your own winter wonderland centrepiece
Even with no snow outside, you can still create your own festive scene on a tray or table. Group candles of various heights and sizes together and add ornaments, baubles or some nature-based elements like leaves, berries or pine branches.
Arrange a candle-lit mantel
Mix white tapers and pillar candles upon your living room mantelpiece. Add a garland of greenery along with some fairy lights and other small ornaments.
Illuminate the windowsills
Votive and tealight candles are perfect for lining up on windowsills. Throw in some greenery or Christmas figurines for an even more festive look.
Create candle-lit holiday vignettes
Candles make an elegant addition to holiday vignettes for coffee tables, bookshelves or side tables, especially when combined with other elements like silver and gold accents.
Once you get creative, you’ll find there are almost endless opportunities for using white candles to decorate your home these holidays.
Find the perfect white candles at Hall of Flame
Hall of Flame provides quality candles Australia-wide for both exceptional events and home use. Buy white candles online through our site and you’ll find a variety of high-quality options to choose from. Our famous white XXL taper and Cathedral candles are the tallest candles taper candles in Australia, with burn times of up to 36 hours. We also have elegant white pillar, votive and tea light candles as well as classy white wax candle holders to fit the mood.
With 15 years in the events’ industry, we know what it takes to set the right mood and we can make sure your cosy Christmas has exactly the right vibes.
To find out more, call 1800 573 888 or e-mail hello@hallofflame.store.
