Candle Day

National Candle Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of December each year. Light the candles and enjoy the cozy, homey aesthetic! It’s the perfect time to refresh your decor, savor your favourite fragrances, and watch the wick burn bright. Join the celebration!

History

Bath & Body Works created National Candle Day. Founded in 1990, the company has delighted customers with high-quality personal care and home fragrance products, including candles. Each year on the first Saturday of December, Bath & Body Works offers special sales on candles—many Americans eagerly await this day to stock up, gift to friends, or enhance their homes with new scents. Their candles use premium ingredients that are safe for people and pets and can even improve mood and well-being.

Interesting facts

• Archaeologists believe the earliest candle analogues appeared in ancient Egypt around 5,000 years ago.
• In China, early candles were made from rolled rice paper; in India, from cinnamon bark; and in Japan, from nut oils.
• Beeswax became a popular candle fuel only in the 15th century.
• A tiny “candlefish” found off North America’s Pacific coast was strung with a wick and lit as a living lamp by Indigenous people.
• Scented candles and a romantic dinner remain a timeless combination for date night.

How to take part

• Light your favourite candle and fill your home with a beautiful aroma.
• Invite friends or loved ones for a cosy candlelit dinner.
• Shop the National Candle Day sales at Bath & Body Works and try new fragrances.
• Gift a candle to someone special to brighten their day.

When is National Candle Day in 2025?

National Candle Day is observed on the first Saturday of December each year.

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