Christmas Electric Window Candles

The welcoming, nostalgic glow of candles in the window can be duplicated safely and easily with Christmas electric window candles. With different designs to choose from and models to suit any budget, every home can have candlelit windows during the holiday season.

Triple Window Candelabra

Candles are a beautiful part of many Christmas decorations, from simple scented candles that infuse a home with seasonal aromas to clip-on Christmas tree candles or Christmas centerpieces with candles that are the focal point of holiday meals and parties. The warmth of a candle symbolically rebuffs the chill of winter, and the gentle flicker of a candle’s light is welcome during the shortest days of the season.

Candles in the window are a popular Christmas decoration not only because of their light and warmth, but also for their glowing welcome. For centuries, a candle in the window has been symbolic of loving thoughts directed at loved ones who cannot be there. Window candles beckon visitors and travelers to come in from the cold with a spirit of good wishes and generosity can be felt throughout the holiday season.

Electric candles have many benefits. With no melting wax, they are cleaner than traditional candles. They do not need to be replaced as the candles burn down. They produce less heat than open flames (LED candles produce hardly any heat) and are safer to use around children and pets. They can also be easily placed in areas where regular candles may be more hazardous, such as near curtains, plants, or other flammable materials. Their electrically-powered flame is also immune casual breezes that can easily snuff out traditional candles on a drafty winter night.

There are several designs available for electric candles. Classic white taper candles are the most popular, and they come in a variety of heights. Other options include:

• Different metal candlesticks, including brass, bronze, gold, and pewter
• Simulated partially melted or dripping wax candles
• Different bulb designs that may be clear, faceted, or opaque
• Different bulb action such as clear glowing, flickering, bubbling, or color changing styles
• Candelabra designs that use from three to seven candles in one arrangement, often with differing heights
• Candles equipped with photo sensors that will automatically turn on and off with varied light levels
• Candles that use either AA or AAA batteries or that will plug into standard electrical sockets
• Colored candles that may be ivory, gold, or seasonal colors
• Flameless scented candles that add aromas of gingerbread, pine, sugar cookies, or other seasonal scents to the room
• Models with clips or suction cups for easy placement in windows

Some Christmas electric window candles come with seasonal decorations such as holly sprigs, ribbons, pine boughs, or other accents already attached. Most plain models, however, can easily be added to other holiday decorations for a festive touch. A candle can be added to a pine or holly swag, for example, that will decorate the interior windowsill as well as be visible from the outside. Small candle rings can often be placed around the taper for colorful accents.

When placing electric candles in windows, the height of the “flame” should be placed so it is easily visible from outside. If multiple candles are used in the same window, the heights can be graduated for a more elegant effect. If the windows have divided panes, place candles evenly in the center of the panes so the light is not obstructed. Very large windows should use multiple candles to keep the decoration proportional to the window size.

Classic Taper

Many retailers offer different styles of electric candles for windows and holiday decorations. When local merchants begin putting out seasonal decorations, basic electric candles are sure to be part of the selection, but a wider range of styles is often available online. The following merchants offer electric window candles:

• Christmas Tree Hill
• Battery Operated Candles
• Brookstone
• Christmas People
• Christmas Mouse
• Improvements Catalog
• Holiday Decorations Direct
• Christmases Past
• Christmas Decorations and Gifts Store
• Christmas Lights Etc.
• Lights for All Occasions

Electric candles cost from $2 to $20 each depending on the size, features, and design of the candle.

While electric candles are safer than real candles, it is always wise to practice appropriate safety with any holiday decorations.

• Be sure candles are seated securely on the windowsill and will not fall.
• Keep cords out of the way so they are not a trip hazard.
• Do not leave batteries in unused candles for long periods of time because they may corrode.
• Use only the appropriate power sources for electric candles, whether they require an outlet or batteries.
• Use only appropriate replacement bulbs when necessary.
• Remember that electric bulbs can still generate heat and should be kept a safe distance from delicate materials.

--- Christmas electric window candles can be beautiful additions so any holiday décor. With different designs to choose from and many ways to display these candles effectively, they are lovely options for any seasonal display.

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