It’s time to put a wax candle in the window

Mary O’Riordan looks at the history of candle-making and describes how it continues to be made, from the precious beeswax produced in the hive.

It’s time to put a wax candle in the window

With the longer nights and with Christmas drawing ever near, it is a good time to start making beeswax candles.

The pleasant aroma and the cosy light of the natural was candles add a very pleasant atmosphere to winter evenings and to the festive dining table.

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