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

When a person lights a candle it brings to mind creation, as the flame springs forth from the wick like brand new early Spring growth. The word candle means to shine, so really candles represent the joy and hope of renewal that shines forth with the birth of a new baby. The burning flame of a candle has for many centuries, been a symbol of creation and rebirth. The burning candle's place in the celebration of a coming birth at a baby shower is assured by history.

As a keepsake of remembrance, candle tins with designs or votives to accompany the theme can be used as baby shower favors. A larger version of the baby shower favors might also be given to the expectant mother so she can recall the love of friends and family each time she lights it. Candles in jars make perfect prizes for games and even exclusive shower gifts and can be located to go with any theme used for a baby shower.

Along with the visual beauty of burning candles is the aroma that can generate a sense of tenderness, rebirth and purity that a newborn stirs in us. Positioning baby powder scented votives and pillars at different spots in the room will present a feeling of contentment and serenity, relaxing the mother-to-be and guests, allowing for a great experience for everyone there.

Offering candles as baby shower favors came into being because they serve as a reminder of the baby's birth that can be enjoyed long after. Each and every time the candle burns brings back the memory of the baby's birth, making it a great memento.

Candles are ideal for decorating for a baby shower. The ambiance of the glowing candle flame is one of celebration and joy. The new mother and the guests will appreciate the engaging warmth cast by the candles glow. A focal point of teddy bears, storks, flowers, or whatever party theme you select, with a candle in the center creates a beautiful complement for the refreshment or gift table.

To make a baby shower especially memorable, a display of candles can be put together with a candle for each and every baby shower guest and a bigger candle for the mommy to be. Lighting the candles should begin with the expectant mother.

She lights the largest candle and verbalizes a wish for her new baby. All of the guests will then light one of the smaller, individual candles from the expectant mother's candle and make a wish or blessing for the new baby, for example, May he be compassionate or may he be a blessing to the new parents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the shower guests to voice their love for the mommy and daddy. Watching as the light goes from one little flame to a beaming glow, lighting the entire room, can only add to the great party.

Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays knows about the ambition to make a memorable baby shower. Making it personable is important in creating an extraordinary celebration and our particular line of personalized baby shower favors have been well-liked among baby shower hosts since 2001.