Why Candle Gift Baskets Make Wonderful Gifts

By Author: Katharine Gillespie
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Candle gift baskets are one of those evergreen gift ideas that are grossly underused. What was the gift you chose the last time you went to a colleague's housewarming party? Let me guess, a wine bottle, flowers or chocolates, right? Those are the usual safe choices when you don't know the other person enough to get them a more personal gift. Next time, think candles. As far as gifts go, nothing is as impersonal and noncommittal as candles. And yet they carry with them a whole world of warmth and meaning.

Candle gift baskets can be interpreted to indicate any degree of intimacy. When gifted to a colleague they can just indicate good wishes and hope. When you gift them to friends, in flavours and colours of their liking it can indicate warmth and love. To a woman, they will always mean romance and beauty.

This is one of those gift ideas one can never go wrong with. Candles suit every occasion from a birth to a wake and every recipient, from your boss to your housekeeper.

The Symbolism Of Candles

Candle gift baskets make wonderful gifts because candles symbolize such beautiful things.

Candles ...
... stand for hope. When a candle is lighted, darkness is penetrated. The small, simple flame of a candle shows us the world more clearly than the darkness had allowed. It gives us knowledge, vision and in its solitary puniness it gives us the message that even a small flame counts. Christianity uses the candle in worship. Lighting of candles is a common way for most churchgoers to send up a prayer or thank God. In the Advent wreath, the prophet's candle stands for the hope of Christ's coming.

Candles symbolise sacrifice. A candle burns itself out to give others light. It faces distortion, fire and eventual death in its battle with the darkness, and in that much, it represents courage and strength. With such beautiful meanings attached to it a candle gift basket is sure to make a touching gift.

Candles also symbolize romance and love. Many couples have a unity candle lighted at their wedding. This candle symbolizes their life together. But the soft light that gives even shadows a pleasant aspect is but the tip of that life together. It represents the romance and beauty and passion in the relationship. But the slow melting of the wax under the flame, the distortion in the candles shape symbolize the pain, the sacrifice and the mutual wearing out that every relationship comprises.

A Flavour For Everyone

If the beautiful symbolism associated with candles isn't enough to render candle gift baskets your favourite gift idea then maybe the sheer variety will. The days of simple white candles are far behind us. Today candles come in every conceivable shape. And those shapes come in flavours to sooth, excite or pleasure just about every sensibility. From citrus fruits to ice cream flavours and season flavoured candles to chocolate smelling candles, you can buy your friend or beloved any flavour you think will suit them.

When themed candle sets are paired with diffusers, tarts and candle holders in candle gift baskets they make an irresistible package that is sure to please. Packed attractively together, in colour-coordinated sets, they will warm the heart of any recipient.
Candle gift baskets make for a very flexible, versatile gift option. They come in all ranges and every imaginable colour and flavour. On any occasion and any recipient, a candle gift basket is always an appreciated gift.