Holiday Traditions For All

“Tis the Season to be jolly,” is a quote we have heard for so many years. This is truly the time of the year that everyone gets into the giving and gratefulness of life. On the outside the lights are gleaming and the Christmas decorations adorn the barren landscaping giving life to those leafless trees. In the inside there are hams cooking or pies baking. The homes are filled with the aroma of pine. The Christmas trees with their lights shimmering and the ornaments that bring old memories and create new ones. The candle throughout the home that bring warmth and set that mode of peace, and the nativity set reminding Christians of where the tradition all began.

In the Jewish homes Hanukkah, which is the Festival of Lights is celebrated. The menorah is lit for the 8 consecutive days commemorating the re-dedication of the Holy Temple. During this Jewish Holiday many families invite relatives and friends over to light the menorah, sing songs, play dreidel, and exchange gifts. There will be brisket or chicken with delicious potato pancakes known as latkas. For dessert traditionally scrumptious doughnuts known as sufganiyot are served. The warmth once again is captured by the candle light and families share in love and harmony.

Muslims celebrated Ashura on December 5^th which is means the waiving of sins of the future, meaning he will be protected from sinning. This is a day of mercy and new beginning. Buddhist celebrated Bodhi on December 8^th which represents the day of enlightenment. This is a day that one is freed from the cycle of samsara which is suffering. These celebrations do not include the lighting of personalized candles or display of ornaments, but instead focus on the internal light within the individuals. They are a form of celebration of the most intimate kind.

Wiccans celebrate Yule, the winter solstice on December 22^nd. This is a time of great symbolism and power. It marks the return of the sun, when they days finally begin to get a little longer. It's also a time to celebrate with family and friends, and share the spirit of giving during the holidays.

December marks a time of gratitude for everyone. Even those not religiously inclined get together with friends and family to enjoy a meal or a drink. Many enjoy a martini or a glass of wine and share a conversation from the heart. No matter what your religion, or the lack thereof, make this a time of giving and growing.

Let the Season bring you love and peace.

Teachers Gift Ideas

How do you buy the perfect teacher’s gift? This is the person that who second to you spends the most time with your child. You don’t want to give something too intimate, but you want something that says, I appreciate all you do for my son/daughter. The Teacher Candle makes the perfect teacher’s gift. It is unique. You can add a favorite quote, a sentiment from the heart or a picture. You can personalize it. There are not many personalized teachers gift ideas that offer all that for under $25.00.


By removing the wick, your child’s teacher can enjoy this aromatic candle in the classroom or insert the wick in his/her home, light it, and be reminded of your thoughtfulness. It makes a great Christmas gift, birthday gift or End of the year gift. The next time you are looking for a special one of a kind teachers gift idea place an order for a Teacher’s Candle. It is simple just send us the text and picture and leave the rest to us.

South Miami Candle Nook

Next time you are out in South Miami take a walk on SW 73 ST and 58 AVE between RA Sushi and Carrabba’s Italian Grill and you will see the most beautiful display of custom made personalized candles you will ever see. It may be small but it has the most unique candles I had ever seen. The owners Marco and Isis were there and explained their amazing printing process which is by far the best quality you will ever see. As if this was not enough they shared how they are adamant about only using natural products because they feel that what we smell is as important as what we eat.

They also have a line of Massage and Moisturizing Candles named BodyWise. These candles not only smell great but as they burn they form a pool of wax which you can apply to your skin and WOW! Then Isis explained that because they were made with 100% Cosmetic Grade Soy and soy has isoflavones, with regular use they can alleviate Menopause Symptoms such as: irritability, hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats and decreased sex drive. They also slow hair growth which makes it great for shaving the legs. I was sold.

Visit our South Miami Candle Nook open Friday and Saturdays from 6-9PM

Om Candles

Om Mani Padme Hum is the most important mantra in Buddhism. It is the six syllable mantra of the Bodhisattva of compassion Avalokiteshvara. Om Mani Padme Hum mantra will help you achieve perfection in the six practices from generosity to wisdom.

Candles4Everything.com is fully committed to designing a quality product that exceeds your expectations. All of our candles are hand-poured, and inspected before they are selected for the printing process. Our candles are made with natural palm wax that gives them a finish that will add beauty to any decor. We use only high quality palm wax, richly concentrated fragrance oils and 100% cotton wicks which make our scented candles not only beautiful but will also increase the quality and burning life of your candle. Your images and text are printed directly on our candles producing quality scented candles that do not peel or fade. We use a new and amazing technology that allows us to print any image directly on the candle. Unlike many of our competitors no labels, stickers, or films are used. If burned correctly, our candles will form a "tunnel" burn (for 30-40% of its life) that allows the image to glow when the candle is lit. See the rest of our printed candle collection on www.candles4everything.com

Massage Candles by BodyWise

BodyWise candles were created so that you could have a quality Eco-friendly candle that is 100% natural, a moisturizing lotion that soothes and rejuvenates your skin and an aroma that will appeal to your senses. These candles truly nurture the mind, body and soul.

When you purchase many candles the ingredients are not even disclosed. Many lotions and creams contain chemicals that are not intended for the skin or have hazardous effects. Recently in her week oracle reading Doreen Virtue advises us to be conscientious of what we put on our bodies and to make the choice to purchase Eco-friendly products and only use natural ingredients in our body products.

BodyWise massage candles are made with the best Cosmetic Grade Soy produced in the U.S.A. from 100% pure soybean oil. It is all natural biodegradable; Kosher certified, meets all FDA standards and is considered GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. To this wax the finest quality fragrance oils, the purest essential oil, carrier oils and astringents are added to create a one-of-a-kind lotion with an aromatic blend that completely saturate the wax. A lead-free cotton wick is the final touch. The result is indulgent all natural soy candles that sooths the skin, revitalize the senses and create a desired ambiance.

To help achieve the desired physical and mental benefits that aromatherapy is known for, BodyWise created fragrance blends that target common goals. The Passion blend is infused with Jasmine to create that romantic and euphoric atmosphere. The Invigorating blend has a strong Peppermint aroma to help increase focus and energy. Relax is a soothing blend that combines cool basil, bergamot, clary sage, geranium and ylang, ylang creating a fragrance that is both calming and uplifting which will help you unwind after a stressful day.

Lastly, a goatmilk base candle was created for those looking for a deeper moisturizing feeling and more of a fresh fragrance. This comes in a coco-nut vanilla fragrance that will transport the mind to an island paradise.

Make BodyWise a part of your daily routine. Let the candle burn for at least 30 minutes and allow the strong scent to stimulate your mind. Once the pool of wax has been created extinguish the candle and pour this natural succulent lotion on your body freely to pamper yourself.

New Candles That Moisturize the Skin and Clear the Mind

BodyWise Candles are truly a product that nurtures the mind, body and soul. These moisturizing/massage candles combine the wisdom of old with innovative modern technology to create candles that have the benefits of aromatherapy, skin softeners and essential oils.

The candles are hand poured with cosmetic grade soy that is FDA approved for application on the skin. Added to the soy are oils such as avocado, jojoba, grapeseed, olive, hemp, coconut, peppermint, eucalyptus and with ingredients like goat's milk, shea butter, cocoa butter, you are sure to find the right combination for your needs.

"We see our product as a retreat in a candle," says Isis Gonzalez co-founder of BodyWise. "Our candles will leave your body silky and smooth while helping your mind unwind and distress all in a 15 minute routine."

Each candle has a specific function and texture. The blend of fragrances and oils will determine the use. For example, there is a formula for energy called Citrus Dawn which is formulated with oils and fragrances that are known to stimulate the central nervous system. The texture can range from a silky almost translucent feel to a more richly oily texture for massages. All mixes are barrier type lotions created to lock in moisture so applying them before going to bed and then showering in the morning will give you the best results.

"We recommend that you light the candle for at least 30 minutes to create a pool of wax. You would then extinguish the flame and apply the wax to the body," explains Isis. " This silky formula leaves your skin soft and smooth while the temperature is never hotter than a warm shower."

BodyWise candles have many uses. Besides being used as skin moisturizing and massage oil, they are used to enhance a manicure or pedicure or even as aid to the dreadful process of shaving. These scented candles can also be used as a relaxant in the bedroom and then applied to the body as a lotion which is sure to bring excitement to any special moment.

BodyWise candles are Eco-friendly down to the cotton wick. The cosmetic grade soy used is grown right in the good old U.S.A. After much research we have seen and tested many products and have found a perfect blend of essential oils and cosmetic grade soy for our Moisturizing Candles. We believe that our scented candles offer a complete skin care moisturizing lotion and an aroma that will tantalize the senses.

Scented Candles with a Purpose

Calendar Candles! Who would of thought of it? Leave it to Candles4Everything to continue to bring novel ideas to the now boring pillar candle world. These candles will not only bring a wonderful scent to your office but they will also show you a full calendar of the current month. They can be custom made with special reminders printed on them so that every time you look at it you will be reminded of that special occasion coming up.

Sure you have reminders on your cell phone or blackberry, but if you are like me when the reminder comes in, you look at it, acknowledge it, and delete it. Then you continue your conversation. If the conversation goes on for a while, not to mention a business meeting, well then guess what happens to that reminder. You forget it!

The difference with the Calendar Candle is that it's right there in your office. The not only add to any office decor but will be a constant reminder of the coming event. These candles are available in two sizes 3x4.5 and 3x6 inch pillars and scented with a deep yet balanced musk that is well suited for either masculine or feminine products. Notes of fern and orris add to the musk flower and woody base notes. This fragrance oil is infused with natural essential oils, including Patchouli and Geranium.

For more about all our scented candles please visit us at www.candles4everything.com