The Meaning of Candles in Thanksgiving Decor
Candles play a significant role in creating a warm and welcoming ambience for the holiday season. But beyond just adding a glow to the room, candles hold symbolic meaning that enhances the spirit of thankfulness and gratitude that Thanksgiving represents.
In many cultures, candles are a symbol of light and hope. They are often used in religious ceremonies to signify purity and spiritual illumination. In some traditions, lighting a candle symbolises a prayer or a moment of reflection.
Thanksgiving decor and candles can symbolise the light of gratitude shining bright in our hearts. The flickering flame reminds us to be thankful for our blessings and to spread love and warmth to those around us.
Get Creative
You can get creative with candle holders and decorations to complement the theme of your decor. To evoke the flavours of the season, you can choose scented candles like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or apple pie.
So let's get creative with a simple candle holder decorated with fabric leaves and dried flowers.
This is a quick and pretty Thanksgiving DIY.
DIY Thanksgiving Candle Holder
You will need:
A 7.5 x 9cm (3 x 3 1/2 inch) heatproof candle jar
A candle to fit the jar
Three fabric leaves 8 x 6cm (3x 3 inch)
Dried flowers and greenery
A white paint pen
Hot glue gun
To Make:
Glue the fabric leaves onto the candle jar.
Then add the dried flowers and greenery at the bottom of the leaves on the jar.
Use the paint pen to write your chosen words at the top of the jar in the gaps between the leaves.
I wrote Grateful, Blessed and Thankful.
Add the candle and place it in your Thanksgiving decor.
Don't forget to enjoy the moment as you create a homemade candle holder, to pause, reflect, and give thanks for all the good things in your life.
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