Seven Advent Candle tips to make your Advent memorable and safe:

1. Ensure your candle is firmly upright and the holder is on a stable surface.

2. Ensure the wick is upright and in line with the candle. If needed, trim to about 1/2" (1 centimetre).

3. Use a taper to light the candle exposing the full wick to the taper flame.

4. To relight, ensure the wax pool is clear of debris. Don't move the wick from its old shape.

5. Extinguish the candle with a snuffer. Don't damage the wick or the lip of the wax pool.

6. Keep at least 2' (60 centimetres) of head-space above the flame and any surface or material.

7. NEVER LEAVE BURNING CANDLES UNATTENDED.