Christmas has long been thought of as a light in the middle of darkness. When the days are growing shorter, the nights getting colder and the days getting – well, also colder – there would be very little to be cheerful about were it not for the winter festival. If you’re a religious person, then the metaphor of a shining light in the darkness might be even more apt. What better emblem is there of Christmas, then, than a Christmas candle? While the modern town centre and living room finds itself strewn with dazzling illuminations, we think there’s still something to be said for the more traditional forms of lighting. There’s a fragile beauty about a tiny flame that can’t be replicated with light-emitting diodes, no matter how quickly semiconductor technology might advance. On these pages you’ll find a whole host of different candle-related products, each selected from our favourite designers. Most notably, you’ll find Gisela Graham’s range of festive candle rings and holders, each beautifully crafted and unmistakably Christmassy. Some come in the form of wreathes which can encircle the foot of a large candle, others come in the form of tea light holders which will sit perfectly in the centre of your Christmas dinner table. So, whatever your decorative plans for this year, make sure they include candles – and make sure you spend a few moments browsing this page in order to make the most of your festive candles. You’re sure to find items which can bring the best out of your natural lighting this Christmas – and for many Christmases to come.