The Christmas decoration necessarily involves pine trees, small balls, flashes and… candles! Yes, Christmas candles are indispensable items for those who want to create a cozy, intimate and full of good energy Christmas decor.
With that in mind, we have put together in this post the best Christmas candle decoration ideas for you to get inspired. Follow:
Christmas candle symbolism
Before setting out to spread candles all over the house, it is interesting to know better why this ancient custom. Candles symbolize light and, when used at Christmas time, represent the coming of Christ to Earth, illuminating the path of humanity.
For this reason, Christmas candles should be kept lit to remember the birth of the baby Jesus and his mission in the world.
The colors of candles and their meanings
Traditional Christmas candles are usually green, red, white and gold. And did you know that each of them has a different meaning? Check out:
White christmas candle
The white candle brings balance, peace and inner light. White, the combination of all colors in the spectrum, also symbolizes purity and innocence.
Green Christmas candle
The green Christmas candle contains the essence of nature, the healing power and health for all bodies: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Green is also the color of balance and movement.
Red Christmas candle
The red Christmas candle symbolizes the passion of Christ, the creative force that involves all beings. It is a candle color that brings energy, cheer and joy.
Golden Christmas candle
The golden candle represents abundance, fortune, whether in the material field or in the spiritual field. The gold also symbolizes the expansive and creative energy of the mind.
Christmas candle decoration ideas
Christmas candles can be used in countless ways for decorating the house, everything will depend on what you intend for your Christmas.
The most common and typical way to enjoy these elements in the Christmas decoration is through table arrangements or candlesticks. Therefore, do not spend a beautiful arrangement with candles to complete the Christmas dinner table. Another tip for incorporating candles into the Christmas decoration is on sideboards and buffets.
The bedrooms, the living room and the bathroom can also enjoy the light energy of the candles. Create arrangements and spread them across environments.
The external areas of the house are another space option to decorate with Christmas candles. Form paths with them or try using them suspended on tree trunks and branches.
How to Make Christmas Candles
Another great advantage of Christmas candles is that you can make your own, customizing simple candles that you probably already have at home.
In the videos below you can check out some simple and practical tutorials on how to make Christmas candles at home. Just take a look:
Christmas candle decorated with jute
See in the following video how to make a candle decorated for Christmas using only jute and a few ornaments. The end result is charming and slightly rustic, ideal for decorating the supper table. Follow:
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Christmas candle decorated with napkin
Another type of candle that is very popular during the Christmas season is one decorated with a napkin. Patterned paper napkins make beautiful Christmas candles and, best of all, they are very easy to make. Want to see? Watch the video:
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How to make candles at home for Christmas
The next video will teach you a complete step by step to make Christmas candles from the beginning. It is worth checking and giving your final touch to the pieces:
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Christmas candle in pot
How about now go for a slightly different proposal and create a Christmas candle in the glass jar? Remembering that you can decorate the container as you wish, watch the video:
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Christmas candle decorated with glitter
A little sparkle doesn't hurt anyone, does it? Therefore, the idea here is to teach you how to make a candle decorated with glitter to give that extra touch to the Christmas decoration. See how to do it in the following video:
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Want a little more inspiration? Then check out the selection of images below. There are 60 creative Christmas candle ideas to get you thinking about your decor today:
60 creative Christmas candle ideas to inspire you
Picture 1 – Aromatic Christmas candles. Just be careful that the aroma of the candles does not compete with the smell of the food on the supper table.
Picture 2 – Christmas arrangement with candles to decorate the supper table. Note that only red candles were used.
Picture 3 – Candle with pine shape: more Christmas impossible!
Picture 4 – Christmas candles decorated with golden pine. Just a drop of glue and the candle decoration is ready.
Picture 5 – If you want a sophisticated Christmas decoration, you can bet on black and white candles, matching the rest of the ornaments.
Picture 6 – Candles in the shape of stars: two Christmas icons in the same ornament.
Image 7 – White Christmas candles. The charm here is the typewriting letters on the candle
Picture 8 – How about a golden and illuminated pine tree to brighten up Christmas Eve?
Picture 9 – Floating candles: a good idea for Christmas table
Image 10 – The candles inside the glass can receive the customization you want
Picture 11 – Santa's message comes written on the Christmas candle
Picture 12 – Look at what easier Christmas decoration: white candles with pine leaves tied by the jute cord. The wooden board with fruits completes the rustic proposal of the arrangement.
Image 13 – Who said you can't use black candles for Christmas? Dare and try!
Picture 14 – Star-shaped candlesticks: a treat for Christmas Eve
Picture 15 – Transform any candle in your house into a decorated Christmas candle
Picture 16 – Golden Christmas candles surrounded by the arrangement of natural leaves
Image 17 – Red Christmas candle in pine shape. Two decorations in one
Picture 18 – Here, the Christmas candles go around the golden star
Picture 19 – Candles that look more like candy!
Image 20 – Beautiful idea of candles in the can. To put where you want
Image 21 – They look like candles, but they are ceramic ornaments
Image 22 – One of the biggest protagonists of Christmas, the star, appears here in the candle version
Picture 23 – Candle, branches and fruits to decorate the Christmas dinner
Image 24 – How about a lighted candle at the top of the fruit tree?
Image 25 – Candles with red tears. Beautiful inspiration for Christmas
Picture 26 – Simple, modern arrangement and without ceasing to be the face of Christmas
Image 27 – December calendar in the candle pot. Very creative idea!
Image 28 – Here, each day of the month is represented by a different candle
Image 29 – Candle inside Santa's bag. This idea is very unusual
Picture 30 – Christmas decoration sober and in neutral tones with gray candles of different models
Picture 31 – Christmas arrangement with floating candle. An idea for you to be inspired and easily reproduce there in your home
Picture 32 – For those who want a more delicate Christmas decoration, the candle arrangement with roses is perfect
Picture 33 – Decorated candles are also a beautiful gift option for Christmas
Picture 34 – Pine branches announce Christmas decoration on candles
Image 35 – Look at this other idea that is easy to do: floating candles inside potted plants
Picture 36 – Get out of the traditional and bet on blue and green candles for the Christmas table decoration
Image 37 – Candles make any decoration more cozy and intimate
Picture 38 – How about using your artistic gifts and painting a Christmas tree on the candle?
Picture 39 – Silver candles for a fancy Christmas table!
Image 40 – This outdoor table bet on the idea of candles inside terrariums
Picture 41 – A stylish pine tree to compose the Christmas decoration
Image 42 – Christmas candles in the same color as the decoration.
Image 43 – Explore the most varied formats and create original and creative candles. This is also a good opportunity to make and sell.
Picture 44 – The molds for candle can be found easily in stores of articles for crafts
Image 45 – Citrus aromas and a rustic look: who doesn't fall in love with candles like that?
Picture 46 – This idea is worth saving: Christmas candles decorated with cinnamon sticks
Image 47 – Blow out the candle and cover the jar!
Image 48 – Here, the idea is the same, only in a much larger version.
Picture 49 – Ice doll candles!
Image 50 – Some strips of sisal and that simple candle gains new air.
Picture 51 – Christmas candle decorated with many colors.
Picture 52 – A white candle and a little creativity can make a miracle in your Christmas decoration
Image 53 – And what do you think of some pine trees stuck in the candle pot? That differential that draws attention
Picture 54 – There is always time for one more decoration, right? So don't let Christmas pass by, light at least one candle
Image 55 – A candle and a small pot. Only that!
Image 56 – Candle cones.
Image 57 – A candle to light the teddy's head.
Picture 58 – Candles on the Christmas tree: just kidding!
Image 59 – A lovely snowman to melt while the candle burns.
Image 60 – Now that other candle here, it can even hurt to light! It looks like a work of art!
