Baby Shower Candle Favors - Symbolic in Their Use
by Donna Gorenflo
The lighting of a candle can symbolize creation, as the flame ignites the wick like new growth in the early spring. The literal meaning of the word candle is to shine, so a candle represents the happiness and promise of renewal that shines forth with the birth of a new baby. A candle's flame has for many years, symbolized creation and renewal. Its place in the celebration of an approaching birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.
Added to the enchantment of burning candles is the smell that can bring about a sense of innocence, rebirth and delicacy that a brand new baby stirs within us. Positioning candles scented with baby powder and pillars at different spots in the room will contribute the sense of serenity and peacefulness, relaxing the mother-to-be and her visitors, allowing for an excellent shower for everyone.
As a keepsake of remembrance, small votives or candle tins with designs to match the baby shower theme might be used as party favors. A bigger version of the candle can also be given to the new mother so she can recall the love of friends and family each and every time she lights it. Jar candles make the greatest door prizes and even unique baby gifts and can be discovered to match any theme used for a baby shower.
Offering candles as baby shower favors came into being because they remind us of the baby's birth. Every time the candle is lit will bring back the memory of the baby shower, making the candle an excellent memento.
Candles are perfect for baby shower decorations. The ambiance of the lit candle is one of celebration and joy. The new mommy and the invitees will thoroughly enjoy the enchanting glow cast by the candles. A centerpiece of flowers, storks, teddy bears, or whatever shower theme you prefer, with a candle in the center makes the wonderful accompaniment for the gift table.
To create a memorable special baby shower, an arrangement of candles can be put together with a candle for each and every shower guest and a larger one for the new mother. The lighting of the candles should begin with the guest of honor.
The guest of honor will light the largest candle and expresses her wishes for her new baby. Each guest will then light their candles from the mother's candle and make a wish or blessing for the new baby, for example, May she be kind or may he or she be a blessing to the new parents. This is an ideal opportunity for the visitors to declare their love and support for the new parents. Watching the candlelight go from one tiny flame to a radiant glow, filling the entire room with light, will add to the great baby shower memories.
Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays understands the desire to organize a memorable baby shower. Making it personable is the fundamental part in ensuring an unforgettable celebration and our extraordinary line of customized baby shower candle favors have been well-liked by baby shower party hosts since 2001.