2024 Beeswax Advent Candles: The Symbolism Of The Tradition
he tradition of lightning beeswax advent candles are part of the quiet and reflective tone of the season. It’s a...
Are Candles Harming Your Health or Are They a Non-Issue?
People have been burning candles in their homes for centuries without worrying about their health implications. Recently more people have...
My Reflection on 2023
Happy New Year from the Van Horns (the family behind Ambrosian Candle Co.)! As we reflect on 2023, the word...
Why Beeswax Candles Burn Brighter & Longer than Paraffin and Soy
Candle enthusiasts and those souls who appreciate the beauty of flickering flame assisting them in their prayerful devotions often find themselves...
The Significance of Candlemas and the Blessing of Candles
As winter's chill lingers and the days gradually lengthen, the Catholic calendar marks an occasion of both spiritual and seasonal significance...
An Agricultral Family. An Industrial Family
Winter in NW Florida is settling in, the leaves have left the trees and there is a definite chill in...
History Of Beeswax Candles in The Church
It may seem that something like the type of candle used in liturgy has little to no significance. However, there...
Five Reasons Beeswax Candles Are Better Than Their Counterparts
In the grand expanse of human history, candles have woven themselves into the fabric of our traditions and homes, casting...
Bee Seasons
Having spent most of my life in the Deep South, the concept of seasons was often vague. Our hot and...
How much is a enough?
Working in various forms of entrepreneurship over the last 15 years in the American landscape the message that dominates the...
Beekeeping as a way of life
From an excerpt of Dr. Taylor's "How to Raise Beautiful Comb Honey" that has been a great source of inspiration...
The Business of Fatherhood
Thirteen years ago, I read a book that changed my career and my family. Successful Fathers is a short, simple read that provides...