What is a Yankee Candle?
A Yankee Candle is a solidified wax object with a fiber wick at the center, which is lit and allowed to burn, giving off light and a pleasant aroma. Yankee Candles are produced specifically by the Yankee Candle Company.HistoryThe first Yankee Candle was made in 1969 by 17-year-old Mike Kittredge for his mother, reports the company’s official website. A neighbor asked to buy the candle instead, and Kittredge continued producing candles, going on to incorporate the Yankee Candle Company in 1973.FragrancesYankee Candles are available in more than 150 fragrances. Among the best-selling fragrances are cookies and cream, black cherry and clean cotton, which smells of cotton, flowers and lemon.SizeYankee Candles are often sold in glass jars, ranging from 3.7 ounces to 22 ounces. The company also sells round pillar candles from 2.8 inches to 4 inches wide and 3 inches to 6 inches high.Time FrameThe longest-burning Yankee Candle is the 22-ounce jar variety, which burns for 110 to 150 hours. The
