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

A lit candle symbolizes creation, as the flame ignites the wick like brand new growth in the early spring. The word candle means to shine, so a candle represents the joy and promise of renewal that comes with the birth of a baby. The burning of a candle has for many centuries, signified rebirth and new beginnings. The burning candle's place in the celebration of an impending birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.

Presenting candles as candle favors for baby showers came into being because they are reminders of the blessed event. Every lighting of the candle brings back the memory of the baby's birth, making the candle a fantastic memento.

Added to the enchantment of candlelight is the fragrance that can kindle a sense of purity, softness and new beginnings that a newborn stirs within us. Setting candles scented with baby powder and pillars at various spots in the room will communicate the sense of calm and contentment, soothing the mother-to-be and her visitors, making a fantastic baby shower experience for all.

As a gift of remembrance, decorative candle tins or votives to accompany the shower theme could be given as favors. A bigger version of the shower favors can also be given to the new mother so she can keep in remembrance the abundant love of friends and family each and every time she lights it. Candles in jars make the most wonderful prizes and even extraordinary baby gifts and can be found to fit any theme used for a baby shower.

Candles are superb for baby shower decorations. The ambiance of the glowing candle is one of celebration. The new mom and the guests will truly enjoy the engaging warmth of the candles. A focal point of storks, teddy bears, flowers, or whatever theme you prefer, with a center candle makes the excellent accompaniment for the refreshment or gift table.

To create a special baby shower, a candle assortment can be designed with one for every baby shower guest and a bigger version for the expectant mother. The lighting of the candles should start with the expectant mother.

She will light the biggest candle and says what she wishes for her new child. Each of the guests will then light one of the smaller candles from the mother's candle and expresses their wishes for the unborn child, like May she be compassionate and kind or may he or she be a blessing to the mom and dad. This is an opportunity for the visitors to indicate their love for the dad and mom. Observing the candlelight go from one small flame to a brilliant glow, filling the room, can only add to the great baby shower memories.

Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays knows about the wish to create an eventful baby shower. Personalizing it is the fundamental part in creating an unforgettable celebration and our exceptional line of unusual favors to the guests have been popular among party hosts since the year 2001.