When it’s dark 68% of the day (yes, I checked), one has to pay special attention to lighting. Seeing what you are doing is one thing, but keeping your spirits up is much more important.
So, despite the increasing mutterings about fire safety, candles are what stad between Finns and the dark winter moods.
Finns are pretty enthusiastic about candles, consuming an average 1.8 kg per person annually. Still, we are nowhere close to the Dutch, who consume 3.3 kg. Does that mean they need an even bigger buffer against the dark?
I adore candles. I just never remember to buy them.
