Did you know that September is World Candle Month? If not, you’re not alone but now that you know, it’s time to light up your life and celebrate! This year’s World Candle Month theme is “Illuminate Your Life.”
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As the days get longer and the nights get cooler, the National Candle Association and National Today have teamed up to celebrate World Candle Month. Held every September, World Candle Month is an opportunity to recognize the not-so-humble candle, it’s impact throughout history, and the role it plays in our own lives today.
This year’s theme is “Illuminate Your Life” and is dedicated to the ways candles light up our world and fragrance our lives. Since the earliest days of tallow-based candles to the tens of thousands of shapes, sizes, and fragrances available today, candles have been a source of more than just light. They have provided inspiration, relaxation, and calming sensations that are as welcome today as they have been throughout history.
But mostly, this year’s World Candle Month is about how much candles contribute to our health and mental well-being, especially during these trying times.
“There’s no question that these are stressful times we’re living in,” said Kathy LaVanier, President of the National Candle Association. “Many are out of work, many are sick, and we’re all living in a state of quarantine that no one could have predicted. It is during these times that we look to the constants in our lives to relieve our stress and keep us calm and thoughtful in order to endure. And there are few products in the world as constant and calming as candles. World Candle Month is a time to benefit from the calming nature of candles at a time when we could use it most.”
5 ways to help you celebrate World Candle Month:
- Candles can improve your mood – Selecting candles, based on their scent or fragrance can be a great way to improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and even combat fatigue or loneliness.
- DIY candle projects – From crochet candle holders to candle lanterns, find projects to decorate or enjoy with the kids.
- How to use and burn candles correctly – Learn where to store unused candles, how to trim wicks and spilled wax.
- Candle trends – Find the new fall scents, shapes and candle inspiration for fall.
- Decorating ideas – Both inside and outside, new ideas on how to use candles to freshen up your décor.
The National Candle Association has provided many other resources to help get the most and safest experiences out of your candles this fall. For more about World Candle Month you can visit the National Candle Association website and National Today.
Have fun celebrating this September by illuminating your life with your favorite candles. Don’t forget to sign up for a weekly email from Ssouthernlifestyle. Visit the Southern Shop to see the new fall designs and as always have a blessed day!
