Irish Christmas Candles
…and candles in general are used as a major component in an Irish Christmas. They hearken back to stories of the flame of Brigid. Nowadays, on Christmas eve, a candle can usually be found on the dinner table adorning three place settings, a pitcher of milk, a bowl of water and loaf of Irish Seed Cake. The three place settings are in anticipation for the Holy Family to arrive. Additionally, it is customary to place a lighted candle (usually red) with a sprig of holly near the front window and may be accompanied by others (one for each family member who has died since last Christmas). The large candle near the front window is lit on Christmas Eve as a symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay on that first Christmas Eve. To have no light meant that you shared the guilt of the Innkeeper at Bethlehem who said, “No Room”! On the other hand, it’s said to be lucky to eat breakfast by candlelight on Christmas morning.
A ceremony for lighting the candle may also take place. It is usually one in which prayers are said for the deceased. The candle is usually lit by a daughter named Mary, or by the youngest member of the family and put out only by someone named Mary.
This candle was once used as a signal to any priest seeking refuge that he was welcome in the home and that it was safe to say Mass. This reference goes back to when it was a crime in Ireland to be Catholic and to practice one’s faith, in public or private.
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Dress up your home for the holidays or throughout the year. Attractive candle fits neatly on a windowsill without the hassle of electric cords. A total of six realistic looking flameless flickering 12-Inch tall candles in stunning gold chromed pillar candle holders.
Looks great everywhere!
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Using only 2 "C" alkaline batteries this candle will last the entire holiday season with a LED bulb life of 100,000 hours. Sensor in the candle will automatically turn the light on at dusk and off at dawn. Can be set to flicker or stay continuously lit. Includes windowsill mounting clip.
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Deluxe warm white LED traditional battery candle. Illuminates with a beautiful warm white color. Choose from realistic flickering or full flame. No hot wax or dangerous flame. LED light source eliminates the need for bulb replacement. Automatically comes On at dusk and turns Off at dawn. Lasts the entire holiday season using 3 ''C'' alkaline batteries (not included).
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Battery operated candle with stand, no need to turn candle on and off daily. The candle's photo control turns it on at dusk and off at dawn. Three "D" alkaline batteries will last two months. No other battery operated LED candle compares in quality or performance. Maintenance free operation turns the candle on at dusk and off at dawn. Three position slide switch; Off, Flicker, Full On. Bright light - three times brighter than other battery operated LED candles. Safe and easy to operate; no heat generated, no glass that can break. Portable - take it anywhere. Will last 45 days running 12 hours a day on three "D" alkaline batteries. Uses three "D" batteries (not included). Includes windowsill mounting clip.
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Portable, battery operated LED candlesticks feature a bulb light that "flickers" like a real candle, but without the dangerous flame. Candles work over 700 hours with 2 AA batteries. Great for weddings, parties and holiday events. Package includes 2 taper candles with a realistic wax drip look, batteries not included. Bottom portion screws off for battery placement.
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Candle by the Hour copper hurricane lantern candle is easy to use and lasts hours upon hours. Merely place the beeswax coil through the spring loaded clip in increments of 3 inches or less. Each three inches of candle wax will burn approximately one hour.
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