Circle of Friends Candle Holder

When you give a circle of friends candle holder to someone you care about, legend says your friendship will be bonded together forever.

A circle of friends candle holder bonds friendships together

Many sites that offer these symbolic candle holders tell of the ancient Mayan Indian legend. The following is the legend taken in its entirety from Rustic Imports.

Circle of Friends

The Indian legend says that at the end of the evening, friends would gather around a bonfire and share their hearts and speak of the good qualities of each other and remember times shared. As the embers faded, their friendship was said to be sealed anew bringing them closer together. As you sit with the candle lit in the middle of your circle of friends, it will surround and embrace all who sit with you and bring good luck to those who stay together.

From traditional clay Mayan and Aztec figures to fun, unconventional figures and materials, circle of friends candle holders are available in different styles, sizes and types.

Many of the candle holders representing the circle of friends are made with figures representing the Mayan people of long-ago. They are often handmade in Mexico using a very primitive method of working with clay. Considered to be a pre-Columbian art form, the figures are often made to have the style and look of ancient Mayan or Aztec Indians.

The number of figures in a circle of friends range from three to seven. The figures can be standing or sitting and are often depicted as male or female. Depending on the size and style of the piece, they can hold tea light, votive or pillar candles.

The clay used to make the candle holders is usually in shades that are soft and muted. The primitive looking pieces are generally in shades that include:

• Brown
• Tan
• Blue
• Green
• Red
• Any mixture or combination of the colors
• Terra cotta, which is a mixture of buff and red clay

For those people that prefer a candle holder in a circle of friends style that is different from the rustic look of clay with primitive figures, there are many choices. Candle holders representing a circle of friends are also made of many different materials including:

• Pewter
• Brushed nickel
• Poly resin
• Glass
• Frosted glass
• Soapstone - also known as kisii stone
• Ceramic
• Iron

The circles of friends on the candle holders range from beautiful ceramic angels and sleek metal figures to chubby little drummers and playful puppies. There are characters from the Wizard of Oz, frosted glass Inukshuks and figures representing Goddesses. These candle holders with non-traditional circle of friends make wonderful gifts for people that have a special interest or belief.

• Seven Mayan figures with arms embracing one another is an excellent example of a very rustic, primitive, clay candle holder.
• Elegant and sleek, these three figure kisii stone candle holders are carved in Kenya.
• Brushed nickel figures are smooth and sleek.
• Made from recycled glass, these frosted glass Inukshuks can have an engraved message.
• A family circle made from iron and rattan is handcrafted.

The following are several of the many Web sites that offer candle holders in the circle of friends design:

• The Find
• San Carlos Imports
• Amazon
• Sky Mall
• eBay

A circle of friends candle holder makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for a special person’s birthday or anniversary. They are also perfect for holiday gift giving or as a just because you are my friend present.

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