Candles for Christmas - and other occasions
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382068)
Rockingham, Australia
December 23, 2023 5:47pm CST
You might all wonder why I’m writing about this photo but I found it intriguing. These candles were on all the tables at the restaurant we went to the other night.
They look very realistic but the ‘flame’ is lit by a battery. You might be able to see a little wire going through the base of the flame. The heat from the battery light causes the flame to move one way and a tiny counterweight at the bottom of the flame brings it back to centre so the flame seems to flicker back and forth.
I find candles messy and potentially dangerous but I might look out for some like this.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
24 Dec 23
They are lovely aren't they those artificial candles.
I have a few small ones.
Yes candles I adore..the real nice scented ones..but they are dangerous..I dont get them now.
You are making it Christmasy are you Judy?
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
24 Dec 23
@JudyEv Oh visitors coming too are they?
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Dec 23
@RebeccasFarm Vin's sister and husband arrive today around lunchtime then his younger brother and his daughter on Boxing Day. They'll all stay a day or two.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
24 Dec 23
I use artificial, battery-operated candles myself. They have that “flickering” motion like a “real” candle, but without the danger of burning the house down.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
24 Dec 23
@JudyEv — I have a couple that have built-in timers: they stay on for about eight hours then shut themselves off. Battery operated, too!
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Dec 23
@FourWalls That's a great idea to have a timer on them.
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Dec 23
That is pretty. I like candles but only burn them when I can stay near or if the electricity is off.
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Dec 23
@JudyEv We had a barn cat stick her tail in the fire outside one time. Thankfully we were there and seen her.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Dec 23
@wolfgirl569 That could have been very nasty. It's good you were on hand.
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@MarieCoyle (59217)
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24 Dec 23
Some candles just smell so good. I am burning a Yankee Balsam and Cedar candle right now, and it as such a nice, woodsy fragrance.
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
24 Dec 23
That's cool. I prefer artificial candles. As you said, candles can be dangerous.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Jan 24
And very safe too which is what I liked best about them.
I was intrigued by how they made the 'flame' appear to flicker.
@sathviksouvik (23241)
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25 Dec 23
the candle is really unique merry christmas happy new year
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jan 24
I'm sorry I'm late replying to you. Thanks for the good wishes.
@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
24 Dec 23
Battery powered candles are quite cool. They come in a lot of different styles. Hope you and Vince have a wonderful Christmas Eve.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
25 Dec 23
@JudyEv You're welcome. Merry Christmas!
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@snowy22315 (208906)
• United States
24 Dec 23
I have a couple of the small little battery operated candles. I should getsome larger ones.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
27 Dec 23
We have some similar battery operated "candles" at home.
The real candles are a bit f hassle although we use them during the Diwali time.
May be you can try such battery operated ones at your home.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jan 24
I'll be looking out for some like these or at least battery operated. I like the fact that they're safe.
@allknowing (153530)
• India
24 Dec 23
I have a few of them and I lit them on the day of the party
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@AliCanary (4427)
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24 Dec 23
My sister gave me some artificial candles that were battery operated but made of real wax.
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