Traditional colors of Christmas candles are preferably red or golden, the colors of the season. But you will find all colors on the shelves nowadays. However, if other colors are used, they are often decorated with obvious Christmas motifs to make them part of the season. Red and golden candles are usually kept as they are, sans decoration, because the colors themselves lend grace to the season.

     How are Christmas Candles decorated?

     There are infinite ways of decorating Christmas candles, but then there are some traditional patterns that you should know of. Christmas candles are usually decorated with a lot of holly. Real or fake holly might be pinned on to the candle. Cardboard cutouts of the common Christmassy emblems such as candy sticks, Christmas wreaths, small Santa Clauses, Christmas stockings are all found on candles.

     More imaginative decoration for the Christmas candles can incorporate golden ribbons or even lacework. Tiny shimmering objects could be pinned to the candles in the shapes of balls, stars or even fake gift boxes. Some people also cut out portions of their last year’s Christmas cards and pin them onto the candles to make them look more meaningful for the season.

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