Spell a magic with Black Candles - a exquisite gift for men and women.

You've seen them on TV and movies these Black Candles illuminating altars of evil witches gathering to cast deadly spells. While it may be true that witches like to burn Black Candles, it's mostly not for any of the reasons that you've seen in the movies.

It's an all too familiar scene. The two worlds begin to merge in the light of the ominous Black Candles. Eerie sounds begin to emanate from the altar of Satan himself. The line of hooded black robed chanting in spooky tones and the comely maidens squirming in anticipation. The rituals from hell, the wild orgies, the shimmering visions of the underworld, it's the realm of the Devil.

The young hero is at first highly amused by the sound of it all, Black Candles, full moon nights, dead man's skull, and the works. He laughs it off and goes to sleep. When he awakes, it's to discover that hell has broken loose. The alarm fails to ring, the computers on the blink, his world is beyond his control. Long discussions and arguments with DSL providers bear no fruit and nobody is willing to buy his yarn about Black Candles.

But it's not just the movies and stories alone. There is a distinct feel of the dark and the forbidden associated with Black Candles. Black Candles find their way to summoning of spirits and black magic rituals. Anything but being just a source of light, Black Candles have always been associated with the elements of the supernatural, negative powers, life-restoring medications, connecting with mother energy, among others.

For a gift, a good idea is to pack three identical Black Candles. Tie raffia around each Black Candle and adorn it with a golden lettering of the oriental symbol for happiness, peace or harmony. Attach a small tag, which explains the meaning of the designs, and place them in a miniature wooden crate. An ideal gift for house warming occasions or tokens of appreciation for a hostess, Black Candles have the added advantage of being perfectly fine for both a man or a woman.