Everlasting candle

Abstract

An everlasting candle comprising a wax body with a recessed hollow in its top for receiving an insulating container, and a smaller holding container with an annular rim set within the insulating container and communicating with the insulating container only by the rim (thereby to provide an insulative airspace between the two containers), the holding container being suitably dimensioned to replaceably receive a tea light votive candle. In use, the replaceable tea light votive candle within the everlasting candle burns with the same flame as a conventional paraffin candle, and will be liquefied and consumed during use. However, since the main wax body of the everlasting candle is separate and insulated from the replaceable tea light votive candle, the wax body of the everlasting candle will not be liquefied or consumed. Preferably, the holding container is constructed of metal, and the rim of the holding container includes a groove into which scented aromatherapy oils or the like may be placed so as to diffuse into the air. The heat of the burning tea light votive candle warms the metal holding container, thereby accelerating the evaporation of the scented oil.

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