Krampusnacht Soy Wax Candle
Red Wine, Citrus & Figs, Chimney Smoke & Holiday Spices
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and so is everyone’s favorite holiday demon, the Krampus. Our Krampusnacht Soy Wax Candle is a hand-poured Krampus candle scented with merlot wine, ripe figs, citrus peel, autumn spices, and bonfire smoke. In tribute to Krampusnacht, the night of December 5 when Alpine folklore sends the Krampus out after the naughty, the Krampusnacht soy wax candle is a paraben- and pthalate-free celebration of ancient myth, holiday cheer, and the peace and quiet of no children being around...
At A Glance
- Scent: a bouquet of merlot wine, figs, citrus, autumn spices like cinnamon and clove, and a hint of bonfire smoke
- Wax: 100% US-grown soy wax
- Sizes: 7 oz amber jar (about 50 hours burn time), 3 oz pewter tin (about 25 hours burn time)
- Made by: Us! Handmade in Kitsap County, Washington
- Free from: parabens, phthalates, plastics
Fragrance Notes
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Merlot Wine – Deep, velvety, and rich with notes of dark berries and oak
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Autumn Spices – Warm hints of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg for cozy depth
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Figs & Citrus – Sweet, jammy fig balanced by bright, zesty citrus peel
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Bonfire Smoke – Earthy, smoldering wood and ash with a touch of cold winter air
What Is the Krampus?
In recent years, the Krampus has become a frequent presence in holiday culture, serving as a reminder that not every Christmas story is wrapped in tinsel and cheer. This ancient Alpine figure, the shadow to Saint Nicholas, serves as a warning to children who stray from good behavior. While Saint Nick offered gifts, Krampus brought punishment, wielding a bundle of reeds and a woven basket to carry off misbehaving children. As an antidote to relentless holiday cheer, the Krampus reminds us that darkness is never far from the light.
The Krampus is often seen as the Mr. Hyde to Saint Nicholas’s Dr. Jekyll, or the bad cop to Saint Nicholas' good cop. Horned, draped in furs, and wild-eyed, he stalks the cold streets on December 5th, Krampusnacht, the night before Saint Nicholas Day, seeking out those who fall short of virtue. Yet he may be even stranger and older still, a form of the ancient Wild Man, a figure representing untamed nature and wildness, lurking on the periphery of society.
FAQ
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Is this a Krampus candle? Yes. The Krampusnacht Soy Wax Candle is our Krampus candle, meant for burning any time of the year.
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Is Krampus scary? Yes. Krampus is scary.
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How scary? Very scary.
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How long does it burn? About 40 hours in the 7 oz amber jar and about 16 hours in the 3 oz pewter tin. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each lighting, and let the first burn run at least an hour so the wax melts edge to edge.
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Is it all-natural? The soy wax and cotton wick are natural. The scent comes from premium fragrance oils blended with essential oils, which is how we get notes like merlot and bonfire smoke. It's made without parabens or phthalates; for essential oils only, see our Aromatherapy candles.
About Brigid Trading Company
Brigid Trading Company is a two-person company in Kitsap County, Washington. We handcraft everything we sell, from out soy wax candles, natural lotions, and hand-milled and goat milk soap, to our beard oil, lip balm, and home fragrances, in small batches, using fragrance and essential oils and ingredients free of parabens, phthalates, and plastics. We ship across the US and offer free local delivery in Kitsap County. If you ever have a problem with an order, reach out. We'll make it right.
