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Candles at Halloween

Halloween is a time of folklore, fantasy and fun. Set the scene for your spookiest Halloween ever with Halloween candles.

Cast a captivating spell with scented candles. The traditional choice for many at Halloween is pumpkin scented candles. But why not try cinnamon, nutmeg and clove for a witches' brew of spices. Candy scents will stir up childhood memories of trick or treat. Or for a truly dark candle experience, try intoxicating blends of musk, patchouli, sage and mahogany cologne.

Of course, traditional Halloween colours play an important role also - blood-dripping red tall candles sticks are reminiscent of Dracula fangs. They are also available in vibrant pumpkin orange, spooky green or eerie jet black. Whatever the colour, the glow of candlelight will create a spooky atmosphere to any room.

Halloween Decoration

Extra fantasy can be added to your Halloween decor with a Jack O Lantern. A Jack O Lantern is a pumpkin carved with a monstrous face. At night place a tealight or votive into its hallowed cavity to illuminate the effect. The carved pumpkin is traditionally placed on the doorstep to ward off evil spirits.

For other Halloween decorations, visit your local candle shop. Many candle shops offer special Halloween ranges. You'll find spooky witch candle holders, spider tealight holders and glass pumpkin jar candles online or at your nearest candle shop.

For a cheap alternative, do it yourself by decorating old candle holders with glitter and green paint. Also, research the internet for original ideas on how to make Halloween candles, holders and accessories.

Halloween Tradition

Placing a candle on your windowsill will illuminate your home with a ghostly glow. Traditionally, many superstitions at this time of year are associated with burning candles in celebration of Halloween -

- Burning candles is thought to keep evil spirits and demons at bay

- Foresee your future by gazing into the flame of a candle on Halloween night

- For good luck, burn an orange coloured candle from midnight to sunrise

- A girl can see her future husband by gazing into a spring of water by candle light

- If a candle extinguishes suddenly by itself on Halloween, it indicates a ghostly spirit has entered the home

Safety at Halloween

Every year at Halloween, many adults and children are injured in accidents involving lighted candles or fireworks. Candles are not a toy. If used by guidelines they are extremely safe but please be careful!