Advent Candles

Here are some of our Advent Candles.

Traditionally these are set in a wreath but this is the Glo Candles take on it!

 

 

There are three purple candles, one pink candle and one white candle.

On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the "Prophecy Candle" in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah.
Each week on Sunday, an additional candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle is lit. This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the "Bethlehem Candle," symbolizing Christ's manger.
On the third Sunday of Advent the pink, or rose-colored candle is lit. This pink candle is customarily called the "Shepherds Candle" and it represents joy.
The fourth and last purple candle, oftentimes called the "Angels Candle," represents peace and is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent.

On Christmas Eve, the white candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the "Christ Candle" and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The color white represents purity. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Also, those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow.

So there you have it!

Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner.
Everywhere I look there are pumpkins.... some are enormous
Have you thought of candles for your Halloween party?
These are selling like hotcakes along with our ever poplular black candles of course

And after Halloween there is of course, Firework Night.
We have made some candles for a Firework Themed Wedding in some bright colours.

Whatever you are doing to celebrate have great fun!

Fame at last!

Yesterday Glo Candles hit the news. No, not a broadsheet but the Cheddar Valley News. I am absolutely thrilled that the local group of papers took an interest in what we are doing in our workshop and about our participation in the Nationwide Yes Programme.
Take a look...

Some exciting news and a peek inside the Glo workshop

I thought I'd take this opportunity to share some exciting news with you.

Last year I took part in a new education initiative called the Yes Programme. It is a collection of videos rolled out to primary schools showing pupils a range of jobs and careers and how they relate to what they learn at school in the National Curriculum. The videos are 2-3 minutes each and the subject matter is people like you and me and what we do for a living. My video showed me making some candles and more specifically turning liquids(wax) into solids (candles). I was delighted to take part as the first (and only) 'career guidance' I received was at age 15 when I was asked what I wanted to do after leaving school. My view is that primary schoolchildren can be made aware of opportunities early on (and why they are taught some of the stuff they learn in class) without it being rammed down their throats so I was enthusiastic apart participating. I believe the day they filmed me the film crew had been filming a rocket powered car in Bristol that is aiming to break every land speed record ever!

Anyway - following on from this a Press Release was sent to local press in Somerset and very shortly afterwards I received an email from a paper asking if they could do a piece on Glo Candles as a local business.'Of course' was my reply. So maybe the word will be spreading a little more widely in the near future. I will update you in due course.....


An here's a peek inside the Glo workshop this morning

Spring at last

The sun finally put in an appearance so it was out in the garden and here are some photos to brighten up the day. Our tea garden (Charterhouse Tea Garden) is now open on nicer days so anyone passing can come and have a nose in our workshop and see what we are up to.

Lavender pillar candle

Square Yellow Pillar Candle

We were commissioned to make some special scented candles this week - a small prize for anyone guessing the fragrance.
Just email me at jane@glocandles.co.uk

Well hello everyone. It's been a while. I really will try and update the Glo blog more often. It's a busy week - making lots of heart candles for Valentines Day. Here are some of the most poplular Valentines candles.

Floting Heart Candles (Red)

Floting Heart Candles (Pink)

Orcio Jar Candles - Rose Scented

Heart Pillar Candle

3D Heart Candle

As I'm writing the snow is gently falling outside. This time I am hoping it doesn't settle. Pretty though it is I have had enough of floods and snow and am now looking forward to some warm Spring sunshine. The snowdrops have appeared (we are so high up here in the Mendips that we are usually behind other people) and the crocuses are popping up although not in flower yet.
Only a few days to go and then we'll be thinking of Easter....
Whatever you are doing for Valentines Day I wish you a wonderful time and much love

Jane x