Votive Candles have been around since the dawn of time, early man used animal fat for his candles which of course spluttered and spat hot fat and gave of a dirty black smoke and smelled of cooked animal. Over the years candles have been refined and perfected and generations of man have loved and used candles to lit up the dark nights. Then along came electricity and candles where no longer needed... or where they. Most symbolic or religious occasions still use candles to shine that special light on an event and remind us of our roots. Today candles are seen as mood setters and are vital to creating that special feeling for a thanks giving dinner or a romantic candle lit dinner.