Did you know these interesting Candle facts?
Candles are used in 7 out of 10 households.
Manufacturer surveys show that 90% of all candles are purchased by women.
Approximately 35% of candle sales occur during the Christmas/Holiday season.
consumers use their candles within a week of purchase.
Nine out of ten candle users say they use candles to make a room feel comfortable or cozy.
Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (42%), followed by the kitchen (18%) and the bedroom (13%).
Both men and women consider candles to be an always-acceptable and highly appreciated gift for a wide variety of occasions.
Candle purchasers say they view candles as an appropriate gift for Christmas (76%), as a house warming gift (74%), a hostess/dinner party gift (66%), a thank you (61%) and as adult birthday gifts (58%).