Scented Candle Day – November 1, 2022, history, significance
Take a breather and relax as we celebrate Scented Candle Day on November 1. Scented Candle Day is the perfect day for you to let your hair down and relax. This day is celebrated to appreciate the calming effects of scented candles, and it is a day for relaxation, and it gives respite from the normal bustle of life. Take a calming bath and light a few candles to calm the jittery energy.
History of Scented Candle Day
Scented Candle Day is first and foremost about relaxation and taking it easy. It’s a lesson that we could all learn from because we tend to live pretty busy lives these days. It can be very easy to forget about the importance of taking things easy and finding time to wind down. Using scented candles is one great way of helping us do that.
It’s the little things like this that make a big difference when you’re going out of your way to relax. There are lots of scents out there, so Scented Candle Day is your opportunity to try out as many of them as possible. That way, you can be sure that you get the most out of each time you try to relax, whether it’s in the bath or on the sofa.
One thing that can unite us all on Scented Candle Day is an appreciation for relaxation time, great fragrances in the home and everything that scented candles can bring to the home. Everyone can enjoy them and millions of people around the world do on Scented Candle Day and all year round.
SCENTED CANDLE DAY TIMELINE
3000 B.C.
Candles In Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians are documented to make a candle from a combination of animal fat and reeds.
500 B.C.
First Candle Wick
The Romans make candles by dipping rolled papyrus which is made from the pith of the papyrus plant, and they repeatedly melt the tallow (made from melted beef or mutton fat) or beeswax to form the first candlewick.
1879
Candles Start Losing Popularity
Candles lose their popularity as essentially an illuminating material with the invention of the light bulb in 1879.
Mid-1980s
Candles As A Decorative Item
Candles are established as a great mood enhancer, gifts, and decorative items.
SCENTED CANDLE DAY ACTIVITIES
Light a Candle
Light a candle and immerse yourself in the fragrance. Choose your favorite scent and relax.
Explore various fragrances
Scented candles come in various fragrances. Explore all fragrances and find out your new favorite scent.
Buy scented candles
This day is your day. Go out and buy yourself some much-needed scented candles.
5 FACTS ABOUT CANDLES
Candle were eaten during famines
Candles were made from animal products such as beef fat or beeswax, so it was not unusual for them to be eaten during famines.
Ancient Greece and candles
Candles on the cake represented the glowing moon, the temple of Artemis, the Goddess of the hunt, and the moon.
Scented candles impact taste buds
Our sense of smell highly influences our sense of taste.
Poland produces the most candles
Poland produces 38% of all candles produced in the European Union.
Candle production is increasing in the E.U.
In 2018, candle production was worth €1,638 million, an 11% increase from 2013.
WHY WE LOVE SCENTED CANDLE DAY
It is a day for relaxation
This day lets you take a breather from the usual hustle and bustle of life. It lets you relax and calm your mind.
It affects the senses
The pleasant scent of candles calms your senses. The aromatic senses calm your nerves and let your defenses down.
It celebrates candles
Candles have a long history. They helped us see in the dark, and now they help us relax.
