I have tall tapers on the dinnertable every night, no matter what’s on the menu. A pair of candles can add a feeling of specialness even to macaroni and cheese or soup and sandwiches.
I light a tea candle in an amber-colored glass holder in the corner window of the kitchen every single night. When it gets dark early, I may use a second one.
Two nights a week, when my husband and I read aloud and when we have our weekly movie night, I have candles in holders burning on the mantel in the living room.
Through the holiday season, I have decorative candles going in numerous places. All unscented, by the way: the fragrance can become overwhelming in a relatively small space.
Candles add a feeling of warmth, they can be festive or solemn, and in my mind they are also like a beacon or a declaration of faith and hope. When my son was gone, I lit a special candle for him every night.
When there’s a power outage, my house is ready.