Baby Shower Candle Favors - Symbolic in Their Use
by Donna Gorenflo

As a person lights a candle, it helps us remember creation, as the flame springs forth from the wick like new early Spring growth. The literal meaning of the word candle is to shine, so candles represent the hopefulness and joy of renewal that shines forth with the birth of a new baby. The burning flame of a candle has for many centuries, symbolized rebirth and birth. The candle's place in the celebration of an impending birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.

As a keepsake of remembrance, decorative candle tins or votive candles to complement the baby shower theme might be given as party favors. A bigger version of the baby shower favors could also be given to the mother-to-be so she can recall the love of friends and family each and every time she lights it. Candles in jars make perfect door prizes and even exceptional baby gifts and can be found to go with any party theme.

Together with the beauty of burning candles is the scent that can evoke a sense of delicacy, innocence and rebirth that a newborn baby stirs within us. Setting votives scented with baby powder and pillars at different locations in the room will communicate the feeling of tranquility and serenity, soothing the mother-to-be and her visitors, ensuring a great celebration for everyone there.

Giving candles as candle favors for baby showers came about because they will serve as a reminder of the event that can be enjoyed long after. Each time the candle burns brings back the memory of the baby shower, making the candle a wonderful memory trigger.

Candles are fantastic for decorating for a baby shower. A candle's ambiance is one of joy and celebration. The new mother and her guests will appreciate the engaging warmth cast by the glow of a candle. A centerpiece of storks, teddy bears, flowers, or whatever theme you decide on, with a candle in the center is a wonderful finishing touch for the refreshment table.

To make a baby shower particularly memorable, an arrangement of candles can be set up with a candle for each guest and a bigger candle for the mother-to-be. The lighting of the candles should begin with the mother to be.

The guest of honor will light the biggest candle and says what she wishes for her new child. Each guest then lights their candles from hers and expresses their wishes for the new baby, such as May he be compassionate or may he or she be a blessing to the daddy and mommy. This is a great opportunity for the baby shower guests to declare their love and support for the father and mother. Observing the candlelight go from one little flame to a brilliant glow, filling the entire room with light, contributes to the great baby shower.

Donna Gorenflo, owner and operator of Bama Babies & Birthdays understands the hope to create a memorable baby shower. Making it personable is pivotal in ensuring a celebrated event and our particular line of customized favors for baby showers have been sought after among baby shower hosts since before 2001.