There is something about the festive season being in full swing that brings on the urge to reach for a matchbox and light up a wick. Candles can transform a room in seconds, softening edges and creating a sense of ceremony at any time of year. But for those who celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, candle-lighting is a symbolic and deeply-rooted ritual used to mark the eight nights of the festival.
Whilst the edit below might not consist of candles that will sit in a menorah – the traditional candelabrum that holds eight candles for each night, plus a helper to light them all – they still offer a calming way to introduce glow, comfort and a quiet sense of joy into any space. And even if Chanukah is not your custom, there is something universally festive about a lit flame at this time of year.
These are the Vogue-approved candles to burn now – best enjoyed whilst doughnuts are being consumed.
