Yankee Candle

Massachusetts-based Yankee Candle® was founded in 1969 when a young man who needed money to buy his mother a Christmas gift used melted crayons to make her a scented candle. When a neighbor saw it, she convinced him to sell it to her instead and using the small payment, he bought enough wax to make two candles - one for his mom and another to sell; with that, a business was born. Today the most recognized name in candles, by catering to consumers passion for fragranceit is also the country's best-selling candle brand. Using advanced manufacturing faculties in Massachusetts, most candles are still made by master chandlers (candle makers); the product line offers over 150 fragrances and is the world's largest selection of candle and home fragrance scents. Products include scented wax melts, jar candles, Housewarmer® candles, odor eliminating candles, decorative candles, potpourri candles and more.