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Candles are calming and can brighten any room or mood. Whenever you are looking to fill your nose with the most lavish and satisfying scents your first stop is the local Yankee Candle, and it is crucial to leave with a variety of seasonal favorites.

The Yankee Candle Company is the MVP of candle sales, but it wasn’t always the top dog. The company was started by 16-year-old Michael Kittredge in his garage in Massachusetts. His choice of material? Melted crayons, and it all started as a birthday gift for his mother. His neighbors showed interest in the homemade scented candles, and the Yankee Candle Company was born.