{"product_id":"oaxacan-floral-candles-1-color","title":"Oaxacan Floral Candles 1-color","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cem\u003e Oaxacan Day of the Dead Candles\u003c\/em\u003e are so beautiful, you'll want to use them every day! Despite their intended use for the Day of the Dead, we believe that nothing will happen to you if you use them on any other day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome history: the floral candles from Oaxaca are an essential element of the \u003ci\u003eofrenda\u003c\/i\u003e, or altar, created to honor deceased relatives during the annual Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1st each year. The candles serve as a beacon of light and remembrance, guiding spirits back to the world of the living for a visit. A guiding light: The most crucial symbolic purpose of the candles is to illuminate the path for the returning souls. The flame represents the element of fire and a beacon of hope and faith for the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay of the Dead (\u003cem\u003eDía de los Muertos\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cultural holiday widely celebrated by people in Mexico and across other Latin American countries, such as Guatemala, Belize, Ecuador, Bolivia, and parts of the Andean region of South America. It's also observed by people of Latin American heritage in other parts of the world, including the United States and even as far as the Philippines. The celebration is a fusion of ancient indigenous traditions, particularly from Mexico, with Catholic traditions brought by the Spanish to these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you let us know what color you want to order online, we'll do our best to accommodate your request.  With so many colors available, we are now only referring to the candles by size and either solid or multi-colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from beeswax using natural dyes. Colors may vary due to differences in natural dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-color candles measure 6\" tall \u003cspan\u003e(15.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Oaxaca, Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viva Greetings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67784234729720,"sku":"28793","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/LightOrange.jpg?v=1792783177","url":"https:\/\/www.craftcontemporaryshop.org\/products\/oaxacan-floral-candles-1-color","provider":"Craft Contemporary Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}