Key Takeaways
- Candle Month is celebrated every September, highlighting how candles enrich our lives.
- Virgin River Naturals hand-pours each candle in St. George, Utah, using a clean-burning blend of soy, beeswax, and coconut wax.
- Candle lovers around the globe have extended the occasion into what many now call World Candle Month.
- You can mark the occasion with quiet nights or gatherings with friends and family.
Every September, candle lovers across the globe take part in Candle Month, a celebration of how much these small rituals of light add to everyday life. Each year, the National Candle Association sets a theme for the occasion. Some of the recent themes include "Love the Glow," "How Do You Candle?," and "Lighten the Mood."
The goal of World Candle Month is to promote global candle awareness, highlight the history and modern uses of candles, share safety and best practices, and encourage mindfulness and self-care.
At Virgin River Naturals, we treat it as a special occasion, not just any other day on the calendar.
Where It All Began
Candles have been part of human life long before they became the scented jars we use to make our houses feel warm and cozy. Early civilizations relied on candles to illuminate their homes and make it possible to work or move around in the dark.
Over time, the candle-making process became a craft of its own. Materials changed, scents improved, and candles became even more accessible. What was once part of everyday life and a necessity at night became something people enjoy for its fragrance, appearance, and atmosphere.
That shift is what makes candle celebrations worth every second. This occasion gives candle lovers a chance to appreciate how far candles have come while enjoying the simple comfort they bring to everyday life.
How We Celebrate Candle Month
At Virgin River Naturals, World Candle Month is a chance for us to pause and appreciate the craft behind something that has become part of so many everyday moments. For us, the celebrations begin with the candle itself. From the wax to the fragrance, how it burns, and how it makes a room feel, every detail is meaningful to us.
We take time to reflect on why we began making candles in the first place. Our founders set out to craft candles inspired by places, memories, and seasons, and we've continued to carry that dream into every candle we make.
We handpour each candle in our St. George, Utah studio using a proprietary blend of coconut, beeswax, and soy wax, and ensure we use all-natural ingredients.
This time of year is also an opportunity for us to encourage people to slow down and be more intentional about the little rituals that make a house a home. It can be something as simple as turning off bright lights, lighting a candle, and enjoying a quiet night.
Simple Ways to Join the Candle Celebrations
You don't have to do anything complicated to celebrate Candle Month. Here are a few simple ways to mark the celebrations:
- Host a small candle-lit dinner or quiet night with a few friends.
- Enjoy your favorite scented candle as you soak in a bubble bath.
- Rotate two or three scents around the house instead of sticking to one.
- Pair a candle with its matching room spray for an even more immersive experience.
- Gift someone a candle from our best sellers for a birthday or any other special occasion happening in September.
- Explore our full collection and try a new candle scent you wouldn't normally go for but matches the season.
- Take a candle class and learn a thing or two about the candle-making process.
