Object: A large candle that has been burned so that the light shows through the wax.

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you like to see big candles burn? I do, too. I love the holiday season when there seem to be a lot of pretty candles burning in homes. I know people who like to have candles and never light them, for they are afraid that after they burn, they will be disappointed when the candle is gone. I am always sorry that they feel like this, because the candle is more beautiful after it is used, than when it is brand new. [Take your candle and light it.] Don't you love to see the light shine through the wax? It makes the whole room glow, especially when it is not as light as it is in here today. A candle is a beautiful thing and I love to watch them burn, even though I know …