Description
This is a Christmas advent candle, a slim pillar of paraffin wax 5cm across and 25cm tall, numbered 1 to 24 in a single column down its side so it counts the days of December with you. It is hand made, with a dip-dyed finish that deepens in bands of green from the top down to the base, and the numbers run through every band. The maker gives a burn time of 60 hours, and the wick is 100% cotton.
It is made for the weeks before Christmas. Light it on the first of December, let it burn down to that day's number, then put it out and light it again the next day, until the final number brings you to Christmas Eve. Burning it a little at a time turns an ordinary candle into a small daily ritual, something to look forward to at the end of a busy day. Give it a place where the household gathers: the middle of the dining table, the mantelpiece, a sideboard in the hall or the kitchen table at breakfast. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a friend who keeps the old advent traditions, or for anyone spending their first Christmas in a new home.
It is hand made, and the bands of green meet in soft, slightly uneven lines rather than hard ruled edges, which suits the look of a dip-dyed candle. Paraffin is the classic wax for pillar candles, firm enough to stand on its own without a jar, and cotton is the traditional wick for it. The candle weighs 0.425KG. Stand it on a small plate or in a pillar holder, then tuck a few pine cones and sprigs of greenery around the plate for a quick seasonal display; the styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Height |
25cm |
| Diameter |
5cm |
| Material |
100% Paraffin |
| Colour |
Green |
| Finish |
Hand made |
| Burn time |
Burn time 60 hours |
| Wick |
100% cotton |
| Weight |
0.425KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the advent candle?
It is a slim pillar 5cm across and 25cm tall, and it weighs 0.425KG, so it sits neatly on a small plate or in a pillar holder made for a 5cm candle.
What is the candle made of?
It is 100% paraffin with a 100% cotton wick, and it is hand made with a dip-dyed finish in bands of green.
How long does the candle burn?
The maker gives a burn time of 60 hours for the candle, which you use up a number at a time from the first of December.
How do I use an advent candle?
Light it each day from the first of December, let it burn down to that day's number, then put it out; the 24 numbers take you to Christmas Eve.
Is a candle holder included?
No. You receive the candle on its own and the styling props shown are not included, so stand it on a plate or in a pillar holder of your own.