8" Authentic Bayberry Taper Candles

An early American tradition, the burning of bayberry candles on Christmas and New Year's Eve, was thought to bring heath and good fortune to settlers in an uncertain time. These old-fashioned, hand-dipped 8" taper candles are made using a carousel dipping wheel from 1850. Each candle is hand-strung by the Helsher Family, since 1974.

The first 25 dips of each candle are in 100% pure bayberry wax and the last 3 dips are in 80% pure bayberry and 20% beeswax.