Traditional Hand-Dipped Bayberry Taper Candles | 8" Set of 2

A candle steeped in tradition, history, and the simple magic of the holiday season.

These Traditional Bayberry Taper Candles celebrate one of America's most beloved Christmas customs, a tradition passed down through generations and rooted in the warmth of the colonial home. Hand-dipped using real bayberry wax on a historic candle carousel dating to approximately 1850, each pair carries a remarkable connection to the craftsmanship and holiday traditions of centuries past.

For generations, bayberry candles have held a special place in Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve celebrations. According to an old holiday tradition, burning a bayberry candle during the festive season is believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and happiness to the household in the coming year.

The tradition is often accompanied by a familiar verse:

A bayberry candle burned to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket.

Unlike ordinary candles, genuine bayberry candles are made using wax derived from the berries of the bayberry shrub, a material historically prized for its beautiful appearance and distinctive natural character. In early American homes, bayberry candles were considered a special luxury, often reserved for holidays and important occasions.

Each 8-inch taper is carefully hand-dipped using traditional methods that have been preserved through generations of candle-making. Produced by artisans who have supplied historic museums for more than 50 years, these candles reflect a dedication to authentic craftsmanship and the preservation of early American traditions.

Beautiful displayed in antique brass candlesticks, pewter holders, or traditional holiday centerpieces, their timeless silhouette brings an understated elegance to Christmas gatherings. Light them on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve to honor an old-fashioned custom, or simply enjoy the beauty of candles made using a centuries-old process.

Presented as a pair in a beautiful gift box, these bayberry tapers make an especially thoughtful hostess gift, holiday present, or meaningful addition to a family's Christmas traditions.

A lovely way to celebrate the season, welcome the new year, and carry a little piece of history into the home.

Details & Dimensions

• Set Includes: 2 hand-dipped bayberry taper candles

• Dimensions: 8" long each

• Wax: Genuine bayberry wax

• Craftsmanship: Traditionally hand-dipped

• Historic Equipment: Made using a candle carousel dating to approximately 1850

• Heritage: Produced by candle makers with 50 years of experience supplying historic museums

• Tradition: Traditionally burned on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

• Style: Colonial-inspired, traditional, historic, and old-world

• Use: Holiday dining tables, mantels, traditional candleholders, and seasonal celebrations

• Gift Giving: Beautifully presented in a gift box, ideal for hostess gifts and holiday traditions

Candle Care & Safety

• Always burn candles in a secure, heat-resistant taper holder.

• Trim wicks to approximately 1/4" before lighting.

• Keep away from drafts, greenery, decorations, and other flammable materials.

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Allow candles to cool completely before handling.