In the 1980s and 1990s, a rebirth in candle popularity became an international phenomenon, This was due partly to their decorative value, but also their ability to allow the stressed out, modern, over-worked homeowner an opportunity to create a relaxing environment using the aromatherapy of scented candles.īath & Body Works, an American retailer under the L Brands umbrella, was founded in 1990 in New Albany, Ohio. Sometimes incense was placed sporadically throughout the candle so that the scent was constantly changing. Incense sticks were often inserted into the wax to add relaxing aromas. It started in China with their candle “time clocks”. Some locations will extend their operating hours so that they open earlier and close later, giving their customers ample time to go to the store and sniff out their favorite candles.įrom the earliest of times, candle makers added scents to produce the best smelling candles. Three wick candles that usually retail for around $25 will only be $9.50.
Every year since the day’s 2013 inception, candle lovers across the nation gather on the first Saturday of December to take advantage of Bath & Body Works’ annual candle sale.