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

The burning of a candle helps us remember creation, as the flame springs forth from the wick like new growth in the spring. The literal meaning of the word candle is to shine, so a candle represents the joy and hope of renewal that comes with each new birth. The flame of a candle has for centuries, signified creation and rebirth. The burning candle's place in the festivities of an impending birth is confirmed by history.

Candles are so perfect for decorations at a baby shower. A glowing candle's ambiance is one of joy and celebration. The new mom and her visitors will appreciate the pleasant glow cast by the candles. A focal point of flowers, teddy bears, storks, or whatever shower theme you prefer, with a center candle is a beautiful finishing touch for the gift table.

Added to the visual beauty of candlelight is the smell that can evoke a sense of purity, tenderness and rebirth that a newborn stirs within us. Placing candles scented with baby powder and pillars at various locations in the room will contribute a feeling of serenity and contentment, soothing the expectant mother and her visitors, allowing for a wonderful celebration for everyone.

Offering candles as baby shower candle favors came about because they serve as a reminder of the event that can be enjoyed long after. Every time the candle is lit will bring back the memory of the shower, making the candle a fabulous memory trigger.

As a gift of remembrance, votives or designed candle tins to match the theme can be used as favors. A larger version of the shower favors can also be given to the new mother so she can recall the love of friends and family each and every time she lights it. Jar candles make the most excellent prizes and even exceptional shower gifts and can be located to fit any party theme.

For the baby shower to be particularly memorable, a group of candles can be designed with a candle for each and every baby shower guest and a larger version for the new mother. Lighting the candles will start with the mommy to be.

She will light the largest candle and verbalizes a wish for her new baby. Each of the shower guests will then light their candles from the mother's candle and expresses their wishes for the unborn child, such as May she be kind and compassionate or may he be a blessing to the mother and father. This is a wonderful opportunity for the visitors to indicate their love for the mommy and daddy. Watching as the light goes from one little flame to a shining glow, filling the room with light, adds to the wonderful party.

Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays comprehends the hope to create an extraordinary baby shower. Personalizing it is important in designing an extraordinary event and our exclusive line of unique baby shower favors have been well-liked by baby shower party hosts since 2001.