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

Lighting a candle brings to mind creation, as the flame covers the wick like new growth in the spring. The literal meaning of the word candle is to shine, so a candle is a representation of the happiness and hopefulness of renewal that comes with each new birth. A candle's flame has for many centuries, been a symbol of birth and renewal. Its place in the celebration of an expected birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.

Together with the beauty of candles is the fragrance that can invoke a sense of purity, tenderness and new beginnings that a newborn stirs within us. Positioning baby powder scented candles and pillars at various points in the room will present the feeling of calm and peacefulness, soothing the mother-to-be and guests, allowing for a great shower experience for everyone there.

Offering candles as favors for baby showers came about because they remind us of the blessed event. Every time the candle is lit will bring back the memory of the shower, making the candle an excellent memento.

Candles are perfect for decorating for a baby shower. A candle's ambiance is one of celebration. The new mother and her visitors will delight in the pleasant warmth cast by the candles glow. A focal point of storks, flowers, teddy bears, or whatever party theme you choose, with a center candle is an ideal complement for the refreshment table.

As a memento of remembrance, decorative candle tins or small votives to complement the baby shower theme might be given as party favors. A larger version of the shower favors might also be given to the new mother so she can always remember the love of friends and family every time she lights it. Candles in jars make the most wonderful game prizes and even one-of-a-kind baby gifts and can be found to match any theme used for a baby shower.

For the baby shower to be particularly memorable, an arrangement of candles can be put together with a candle for every shower guest and a bigger version for the mommy to be. Lighting the candles starts with the mommy to be.

The guest of honor will light the biggest candle and expresses her wishes for her unborn child. Each guest will then light their candles from hers and makes a wish for the new child, such as May she be kind and compassionate or may he be a blessing to the father and mother. This is a perfect opportunity for the guests to declare their love for the daddy and mommy. Watching the candlelight go from one tiny flame to a resplendent glow, filling the room, adds to the perfect party.

Donna Gorenflo, owner and operator of Bama Babies & Birthdays knows about the wish to organize an eventful baby shower party. Making it personable is the fundamental part in hosting an eventful celebration and our unique line of personalized favors to the guests have been sought after among party hosts since 2001.