Yellow Pillar Candles
Yellow is the color of joy, sunshine, happiness and energy. Yellow is also associated with food and is a favourite especially teamed with red for bright sunny kitchens and dining areas. A yellow pillar candle against a warm red backdrop will create a warm, fun environment in family restaurants and dining areas while stimulating appetites.
Yellow can also symbolise loyalty, honor and hope. Yellow ribbons were once worn as a sign of hope as women waited for their men at war. Yellow is still used as a symbol of hope and to welcome home loved ones. A bunch of yellow pillar candles creates a fabulous “Welcome home” display.
Your Thanksgiving decor does not need to be dull and boring! A yellow pillar candle teams well with oranges and browns to brighten and lighten your Thanksgiving table decorations.
Scented yellow candles often come in citrus scents which are just fabulous for freshening up your home in Spring. A great help in spring cleaning.
Yellow is a bright happy color, so, spread some freshness, sunshine, and joy with a yellow pillar candle!
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Did you celebrate Christmas with Candles?
Did you have candles for Christmas?
We were in Australia battling hot humid weather with no air conditioning! With every fan available blowing a gale, our candles served decorative purpose only. That is what is nice about candles. You can appreciate their beauty even when not lit.
Actually so much of what one plans doesn’t eventuate but we have fun trying. One year, Christmas dinner did not happen at all. It would have heated up the kitchen and eventually the whole house. It was so hot that everyone opted for cold icy drinks rather than to face a hot meal. Actually it was so hot, no one wanted the cold salads either. So it was smoothies and ice drinks all day and the kids ran thru the garden water sprinkler. This Christmas we were on water restrictions so many families spent the day at the beach. We had salads and smoothies in the evening. Best of all we had long talks and lots of laughter.
What a contrast to our American home and family gathering. We spoke at length over the phone with hoards of our family members who sledded and played in the snow all morning followed by a fabulous hot dinner.
So wherever you are in the world at Christmas, spending fun time with family and sharing fabulous food (or cold drinks) and friendship remains important to all of us.
For us though, this is not just Happy Holidays! This season is about Christ and remembering what he has done and continues to do for us. It is not just about family and food, but it is important that as individuals and as a family we remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
To help us remember what Christmas is really about, here are a few ways we try to achieve this.
We decorate the house, not just with a tree and some tinsel, but with Nativity pictures, a nativity scene, motivation statements and candles that have meaning.
We play music that honors the God in the season. For us it is not about reindeer or a man in a red suit, so we try to find music that tells the real story. It is not that we ban the other fun songs. (Actually my daughter’s favorite Christmas song is an Aussie one “Six White Boomers” which is about kangaroos taking the place of the reindeer). We just make sure that Jesus is the primary focus of our music.
Before the giving of presents, grandpa gathers the children and tells the Christmas story about Jesus, the greatest gift that was ever given.
After we are seated at the table spread with a magnificent feast, the candles are lit and as they are lit a short simple statement about letting the candles be a reminder that God brought Light to the earth and to our lives and that we need to let His Light shine thru us to others.
Watch a good movie about the Christmas story. We have a great animated one for the kids.
Do a quiz about the Christmas story.
This year we did a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle called Light to the Gentiles. It pictures Mary Joseph, Baby Jesus and Simeon in the Temple. Everyone had a go at it over a few days.
Take time as an individual to reflect be thankful.
For Jesus coming to this earth that we might know God and be saved
For Jesus and the love joy and peace He gives us
For family
For friends
For our home
For our food
For our clothes
So now that Christmas day is over and our regular lives resume, we need to take the Love, Joy and Peace that He has given us and allow the Light of His Salvation to shine before others that they too may know Him.
We were in Australia battling hot humid weather with no air conditioning! With every fan available blowing a gale, our candles served decorative purpose only. That is what is nice about candles. You can appreciate their beauty even when not lit.
Actually so much of what one plans doesn’t eventuate but we have fun trying. One year, Christmas dinner did not happen at all. It would have heated up the kitchen and eventually the whole house. It was so hot that everyone opted for cold icy drinks rather than to face a hot meal. Actually it was so hot, no one wanted the cold salads either. So it was smoothies and ice drinks all day and the kids ran thru the garden water sprinkler. This Christmas we were on water restrictions so many families spent the day at the beach. We had salads and smoothies in the evening. Best of all we had long talks and lots of laughter.
What a contrast to our American home and family gathering. We spoke at length over the phone with hoards of our family members who sledded and played in the snow all morning followed by a fabulous hot dinner.
So wherever you are in the world at Christmas, spending fun time with family and sharing fabulous food (or cold drinks) and friendship remains important to all of us.
For us though, this is not just Happy Holidays! This season is about Christ and remembering what he has done and continues to do for us. It is not just about family and food, but it is important that as individuals and as a family we remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
To help us remember what Christmas is really about, here are a few ways we try to achieve this.
We decorate the house, not just with a tree and some tinsel, but with Nativity pictures, a nativity scene, motivation statements and candles that have meaning.
We play music that honors the God in the season. For us it is not about reindeer or a man in a red suit, so we try to find music that tells the real story. It is not that we ban the other fun songs. (Actually my daughter’s favorite Christmas song is an Aussie one “Six White Boomers” which is about kangaroos taking the place of the reindeer). We just make sure that Jesus is the primary focus of our music.
Before the giving of presents, grandpa gathers the children and tells the Christmas story about Jesus, the greatest gift that was ever given.
After we are seated at the table spread with a magnificent feast, the candles are lit and as they are lit a short simple statement about letting the candles be a reminder that God brought Light to the earth and to our lives and that we need to let His Light shine thru us to others.
Watch a good movie about the Christmas story. We have a great animated one for the kids.
Do a quiz about the Christmas story.
This year we did a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle called Light to the Gentiles. It pictures Mary Joseph, Baby Jesus and Simeon in the Temple. Everyone had a go at it over a few days.
Take time as an individual to reflect be thankful.
For Jesus coming to this earth that we might know God and be saved
For Jesus and the love joy and peace He gives us
For family
For friends
For our home
For our food
For our clothes
So now that Christmas day is over and our regular lives resume, we need to take the Love, Joy and Peace that He has given us and allow the Light of His Salvation to shine before others that they too may know Him.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
ANZAC's - Light a Candle in Memory
Today was Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand.
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the day in 1915 when soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the beaches of Gallipoli. It is the day when the people of Australia and New Zealand remember those who fell or were injured in war.
In every city, Australians and New Zealanders rose early for a dawn service to remember and honour those who gave their lives for others, not just in Gallipoli but in many other wars. Elderly war veterans, joined by family and friends of those who fought, suffered or died, formed processions thru city streets all across the country. Fighter planes roared as they flew overhead. Television stations broadcast programs across the country for most of the day.
As one watches, participates and listens, you become very aware that ANZAC day is far more than a memorial. In Australia, it is a demonstration of mateship of the Australian people.
Mateship for an Australian means courage, endurance, sacrifice, loyalty, not letting the team down, helping out the Aussie battler, being there when the chips are down. The ANZACs fought on when other soldiers would not dare because their mates’ lives were in danger. When the going gets tough the tough get going!
What a great example! Whilst we admire those who have placed their lives in danger for others, not many of us find ourselves in such a place. But regardless of the country we live in, we can live by their example in the way we treat each other…. Caring for those who are battling, being more tolerant of each other, giving without expecting reward, going the extra mile, and let others know you care.
All over the place, in churches, community centres, parks and beaches, candles have been lit in memory of those who gave up their future for our present. I just love the meaning, emotion and sense of closeness that candles bring.
For those of you who are remembering a lost loved one, we hold you up in our prayers today.
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the day in 1915 when soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the beaches of Gallipoli. It is the day when the people of Australia and New Zealand remember those who fell or were injured in war.
In every city, Australians and New Zealanders rose early for a dawn service to remember and honour those who gave their lives for others, not just in Gallipoli but in many other wars. Elderly war veterans, joined by family and friends of those who fought, suffered or died, formed processions thru city streets all across the country. Fighter planes roared as they flew overhead. Television stations broadcast programs across the country for most of the day.
As one watches, participates and listens, you become very aware that ANZAC day is far more than a memorial. In Australia, it is a demonstration of mateship of the Australian people.
Mateship for an Australian means courage, endurance, sacrifice, loyalty, not letting the team down, helping out the Aussie battler, being there when the chips are down. The ANZACs fought on when other soldiers would not dare because their mates’ lives were in danger. When the going gets tough the tough get going!
What a great example! Whilst we admire those who have placed their lives in danger for others, not many of us find ourselves in such a place. But regardless of the country we live in, we can live by their example in the way we treat each other…. Caring for those who are battling, being more tolerant of each other, giving without expecting reward, going the extra mile, and let others know you care.
All over the place, in churches, community centres, parks and beaches, candles have been lit in memory of those who gave up their future for our present. I just love the meaning, emotion and sense of closeness that candles bring.
For those of you who are remembering a lost loved one, we hold you up in our prayers today.
Monday, April 16, 2007
The Flame of a Single Candle
The flame of a single candle has enormous potential, dont you agree?
I began to ponder today the many ways that a candle flame can affect a moment in time.
A candle can be a Light to show the way... A candle can light another candle and together they make a greater light. Many candles together can create a a light enough to fill a room, a whole house or a cathedral. A candle can create warmth.
Aromatherapy candles not only offer light but stimulation, relaxation and healing. Scented candles can help build memories and bring back treasured old ones.
A candle is a wonderful symbol of life.
Candles make great presents because they give more than an object. What do you think? How do you use candles? How would you like to use candles? I am sure we could come up with dozens of ideas....
Talking of presents.... Everyone is soon to need some Mother's Day gifts. It is a shame there are not many avaibale presents for delivery on Mother's day....but we still have time to get organised..... stay posted for some great ideas.
I began to ponder today the many ways that a candle flame can affect a moment in time.
A candle can be a Light to show the way... A candle can light another candle and together they make a greater light. Many candles together can create a a light enough to fill a room, a whole house or a cathedral. A candle can create warmth.
Aromatherapy candles not only offer light but stimulation, relaxation and healing. Scented candles can help build memories and bring back treasured old ones.
A candle is a wonderful symbol of life.
Candles make great presents because they give more than an object. What do you think? How do you use candles? How would you like to use candles? I am sure we could come up with dozens of ideas....
Talking of presents.... Everyone is soon to need some Mother's Day gifts. It is a shame there are not many avaibale presents for delivery on Mother's day....but we still have time to get organised..... stay posted for some great ideas.
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