Black Sheep Spirituality

Burning bayberry candles is a tradition dating back to Colonial times. Early colonists came upon the bayberry shrub growing in the sand belt of the Atlantic coast, as well as the Shores of Lake Erie. The berry-type fruit is crushed with a greenish-white wax, settlers found that boiling the fruit created a wax residue on the surface of the water.

The wax had a fragrant aroma and burned magnificently. Many berries had to be boiled to get enough wax to make a candle, which burned longer, cleaner, and brighter than traditional candles of the time. Therefore, bayberry candles were saved and burned on special occasions only! One such special occasion was the celebration of the New Year.

Over the years, the burning of bayberry candles on New Year's became a tradition, creating a saying by who, no one knows, yet the tradition continues today:

"Bayberry candles burned to the socket, bring health to the home and wealth to the pocket!"

The wax is believed to have medicinal uses.

**except from the Original Williamsburg Bayberry Scented Tapers**

This has been a tradition in my family for years. Thank you to my aunt for gifting me this candle for my NYE ritual tonight ❤️

If you'd like to get your own to bring luck, health and wealth to your house and home, contact them here:

1-800-989-8206 or BayberryCandleFactory.com