What are votive candles anyway?
The word “Votive” comes from the Latin “Votivus”, from “Votum” meaning “Vow”. A vow is a promise usually made for spiritual or religious purposes. As far back as the middle ages candles were lit to symbolize the taking of a vow or to acknowledge devotion. Often votive candles are lit and devoted to the memory of a loved one who has passed away or as an offering to favor the answering of a prayer. Votive candles were intended to burn for long periods of time. The best votive candles for this purpose are made from a wax that melts at a low temperature. Wax that melts at a lower temperature liquefies easier and is more readily available to be drawn into the wick and into the flame for combustion. This is why all quality votive candles must be burned in a proper heat resistant container. Many modern votive candles which are available to common consumers are not true “Votive” candles. Most are made from a wax with a higher melting temperature and are only called votive candles because they
The word “Votive” comes from the Latin “Votivus”, from “Votum” meaning “Vow”. A vow is a promise usually made for spiritual or religious purposes. As far back as the middle ages candles were lit to symbolize the taking of a vow or to acknowledge devotion. Often votive candles are lit and devoted to the memory of a loved one who has passed away or as an offering to favor the answering of a prayer.
The word “Votive” comes from the Latin word “Votivus”, from “Votum” meaning “Vow”. A vow is a promise usually made for spiritual or religious purposes. As far back as the middle ages candles were lit to symbolize the taking of a vow or to acknowledge devotion. Light your votive candles for a loved one to become devoted to you. For extra power get two. Our 100% pure spellbinding votive candles will burn away your worries. . Includes 4 colored votive candle glass holders with candles.
