Christmas, Candles, and Festivals of Light

This time of year, you can't go far from Christmas, or for that matter, any of the many world-wide Festivals of Lights that are part of mankinds' passage through the dark days of Winter without encountering candles. From the earliest Roman festivals and pagan rituals, through Europe and Africa to the Americas, candles and their humble light have been one of the key factors in the celebration of the winter holidays. And while we don't have "Christmas.About.com" like we have "Candleandsoap.About.com", I have compiled a list of my favorite Christmas and Winter-related links. Go make some candles and enjoy your particular special festival of light.