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Went to a few luncheons this holiday season and we exchange gifts.  Lots of candles were given and received as gifts.

 

 I never burn candles.  I only place them on a candle warmer to enjoy the scent; however, I only do it during the winter months.

 

Do you enjoy receiving candles as a gift?

 

 

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

I rarely burn candles, so I have enough. 

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

@BunSnoop   I don't burn candles, because my cat is on everything.  I'm afraid he would get burned.  I would not want to receive one as a gift.


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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

i like picking out my own candle scents....

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

I only burn flameless candles.

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

I've been given so many candles for gifts.  They just sit in boxes, as I don't burn candles, never have.  I don't give candles for gifts either.

 

I plan on rounding all of mine up and donating them.  I'm sure someone will use them.  That someone just isn't me.

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

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  • Most scented candles are made of parrafin wax, which creates highly toxic benzene and toluene when burned (both known carcinogens). These can damage brain, lungs, and central nervous system. Many wicks contain lead, which can create high levels of airborne lead when burned.
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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

@Lori Kaye   I used to love scented candles until I discovered the toxic nature.  

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

I like giving and receiving candles.  However, at Christmas I always am sure not to give a specifically Christmas scent because I don't think it will be used until next Christmas.  I generally give pine or cinnamon which I think are winter scents.

 

I don't burn a lot of candles in the warmer weather and for that reason I don't give them as gifts either.  I think winter lends itself to candle burning because of the short days.

 

I wouldn't give a candle to someone who doesn't like candles though.  That's just weird.  

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Re: Receiving Candles as a Gift

Coffee cups and candles are two teacher gifts I used to hope I did not receive.