{"product_id":"litha-soy-wax-candle-lemon-sweet-orange-myrtle-and-ylang-ylang","title":"Litha Soy Wax Candle – Lemon \u0026 Orange Natural Candle for the Summer Solstice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLitha Soy Wax Candle – Lemon \u0026amp; Orange Natural Candle for the Summer Solstice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Litha Soy Wax Candle is a hand-poured natural soy candle scented with lemon, sweet orange, ylang ylang, and myrtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLitha is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and this is its scent: a bright wash of \u003cstrong\u003elemon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esweet orange\u003c\/strong\u003e, the soft and uplifting warmth of \u003cstrong\u003eylang ylang\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a clean, green breath of \u003cstrong\u003emyrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath. Light it on a long June evening, the depth of Winter, or any time you want the feeling of summer in the room. It's a citrus candle that's fresh rather than sweet: sharp, sunny, and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand-poured in small batches from natural soy wax, with a burn time of about 40 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003elemon and orange candle\u003c\/strong\u003e for the brightest part of the year, and an easy Summer Solstice gift for anyone who loves citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent\u003c\/strong\u003e - Lemon, sweet orange, ylang ylang, myrtle; bright citrus, lightly floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hand-poured soy wax candle, 40+ hour burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade\u003c\/strong\u003e - Handcrafted in small batches in Kitsap County, Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree of\u003c\/strong\u003e - Parabens, phthalates, plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn safely\u003c\/strong\u003e - Trim the wick to ¼\" before each light; never leave a burning candle unattended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"9\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLemon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bright, zesty, and uplifting with a clean, crisp citrus aroma that energizes the senses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"104\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"119\" data-start=\"104\"\u003eYlang Ylang\u003c\/strong\u003e – Exotic, floral, and slightly sweet with a rich, heady scent that adds depth and sensuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"217\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eSweet Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e – Juicy, cheerful, and vibrant with a fresh, tangy citrus fragrance that evokes warmth and happiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"339\"\u003eMyrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Green, herbal, and subtly sweet with a clean, fresh aroma reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Litha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLitha\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"29\"\u003eSummer Solstice\u003c\/strong\u003e, is celebrated around the world as the \u003cstrong data-end=\"115\" data-start=\"88\"\u003elongest day of the year: \u003c\/strong\u003ea moment when the \u003cstrong data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"134\"\u003esun\u003c\/strong\u003e reigns at its peak and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"169\"\u003eearth\u003c\/strong\u003e is alive with \u003cstrong data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eabundance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eFields\u003c\/strong\u003e are lush, \u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"229\"\u003egardens\u003c\/strong\u003e are overflowing, and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eair\u003c\/strong\u003e itself seems to hum with \u003cstrong data-end=\"309\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eenergy\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ancient \u003cstrong data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"324\"\u003efestival\u003c\/strong\u003e honors the \u003cstrong data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"348\"\u003efullness of summer\u003c\/strong\u003e and the power of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"392\"\u003esun\u003c\/strong\u003e, a time when \u003cstrong data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"413\"\u003ecrops flourish\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"433\"\u003etrees\u003c\/strong\u003e grow heavy with \u003cstrong data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"459\"\u003efruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"474\"\u003enature\u003c\/strong\u003e bursts into vibrant \u003cstrong data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"505\"\u003elife\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many \u003cstrong data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"520\"\u003ecultures\u003c\/strong\u003e have their own names and \u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"558\"\u003etraditions\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eLitha\u003c\/strong\u003e, but at its heart, it’s a universal celebration of \u003cstrong data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"638\"\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"649\"\u003ewarmth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"669\"\u003erichness of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"700\"\u003eYet \u003cstrong data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eLitha\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a reminder of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eturning wheel of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the \u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eSolstice\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"795\"\u003edaylight\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly wanes, guiding us toward the \u003cstrong data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"844\"\u003ecooler months\u003c\/strong\u003e ahead. To honor both \u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eabundance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eimpermanence\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"919\"\u003ecommunities\u003c\/strong\u003e have long celebrated \u003cstrong data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"956\"\u003eLitha\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"971\"\u003efeasting\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"988\"\u003efire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gathering with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003efriends\u003c\/strong\u003e to cook a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003emeal\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003efresh, local produce\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful way to mark the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eday\u003c\/strong\u003e and ground yourself in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003eseason’s energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003esun\u003c\/strong\u003e begins to set, lighting a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003ebonfire\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizes holding the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003edarkness grows\u003c\/strong\u003e—a timeless \u003cstrong data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003eritual\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003egratitude\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003ereflection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003econnection\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003ecycles of nature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know more? Check out our blog post, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Litha: The Ancient Celebration of the Summer Solstice\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/5bd7dd\/content\/articles\/607612338481\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLitha: The Ancient Celebration of the Summer Solstice\u003c\/a\u003e. For the ultimate summer solstice gift, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Litha Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/brigidtrading.com\/collections\/litha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echeck out our Litha collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat does the Litha candle smell like?\u003c\/em\u003e Bright lemon and sweet orange up front, with soft ylang ylang and clean, herbal myrtle. Citrus-forward and fresh, not sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat is Litha?\u003c\/em\u003e An ancient name for the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, celebrated between June 19 and 22. Also called Midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHow long does it burn?\u003c\/em\u003e 40+ hours depending on care given to burning. Always burn for at least 30 minutes (an hour is preferred) to allow for a proper wax ring to form on the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIs it a good Summer Solstice gift?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes! A bright citrus scent suits the season, and it pairs naturally with the rest of the Litha collection for a gift set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Brigid Trading Company\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrigid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brigid Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"7oz amber jar","offer_id":43923674005592,"sku":"69396238558129","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz pewter tin","offer_id":43923674038360,"sku":"69396238590897","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4974\/8056\/files\/litha-candles-duo.jpg?v=1774752386","url":"https:\/\/cavamart.org\/products\/litha-soy-wax-candle-lemon-sweet-orange-myrtle-and-ylang-ylang","provider":"Cavamart.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}