Candles have long been a part of Christmas. They are believed to represent the birth of Christ and offer guidance and warmth at a time when much of the world is plunged in the bitter darkness of winter.
If you’re throwing a Christmas party, a Christmas Candle Centrepiece is a definite must have! Sitting on the dining table or fireplace mantle, the Christmas candle arrangement is a great decorative piece that adds a warm touch of the holiday spirit to any home. It can have one or more candles, and is often surrounded by a lush bed of winter greenery garnished with fruits of winter and other delightful garnishes. Fresh flowers accenting the greenery can also be used, however they may wither easily so make sure to keep their stems submerged in water.
If candles aren’t your style, you can try one of our fabulous Christmas fruit baskets. 
Place one, like the Holiday Fruits Basket, in the middle of a table decked with food for a holiday party. It’ll make the table even more bountiful!
If you’re the crafty type or have plenty of time, you can try making your own Christmas Candle Centrepiece. You’ll need the following:
sprigs of pine or fir
pine cones
decorative wired ribbon
two or three pillar candles
a plate that’s large enough to hold the candles
artificial snow
glue
Arrange the candles in the middle of the plate and then add the pine/fir. The sprigs should surround the candles, creating a bed on which the pine cones and ribbon can rest. You can use glue to secure the pine cones and ribbon. Then, sprinkle artificial snow on top of the sprigs, avoiding the tops of the candle.
If you’d like to choose fresh flowers, cut them short and use a shallow bowl so that they may be submerged in water. You can place a porous sponge in the bowl and stick the flowers into it to keep them in place.
Great colours to choose for centrepieces are gold, silver, red and white – basically anything that has a “Christmas-y” feel!
(Don’t have a flair for making your own or too busy? Just order your Christmas arrangements from us!)
