Top 5 Candles for Christmas Decorating

From votives to tealights, here are the Top 5 candles to use when decorating this holiday season.

Votives
 
Small votives are best when used in the bathroom.

The key to using votives is to use a lot of them. Don't be afraid to cover every surface. Place them on the sink, the rim of the bathtub, even the shelves in the shower.

Deep reds, forest greens and snowy whites are the colors of the season.

Pillar Candles

Tall pillar candles are best for adding accents to the living room

Nothing says luxury like these statuesque candles. They work best in odd numbers, staggered and all different heights.

Place them on the hardwood floor or carpet for all adult holiday gatherings or up on a table for a Christmas party with kids and pets.

Tealights

Using small tea lights is essential for decorating outdoors.

Tealights can be found just about anywhere - the supermarket, pharmacy, dollar store. These miniature, inexpensive delights create instant ambiance when used the right way.

Place them in transparent bags (you can find them in candle catalogues or craft stores) and line your walkway, back deck and front porch. A trendy alternative to Christmas lights, your house will be the talk of the neighborhood!

Jar Candles

Jar candles are a cozy want to decorate and add light to your kitchen.

Make your senses come alive with these fragrant candles. Yankee Candle (yankeecandle.com) makes infinite scents to compliment your delicious cooking. Have a few at hand.

Try "Home Sweet Home" before dinner for a touch of cooking spices and hot tea. "Jack Frost" will let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... indoors of course. Light up "Christmas Cookie" as your serve your dessert buffet. And save "Mistletoe" for your hubby, after the kids are tucked into bed.

Battery Operated Candles

Battery operated candles are a safe option for kids' bedrooms.

Sleep better knowing there is a safer alternative to wick candles. No hot, messy wax and especially no accidental fires will occur.

Your kids can place them on their windowsills each night to guide Santa and his reindeer.