Candles a favorite this winter for light, color, scent and mood By KIM COOK, Associated Press Published: February 27, 2021, 6:05am Share: 3 Photos A variety of cone candles. At the Museum of Modern Art's design store, you can find Ester & Erik's cone-shaped candles that don't need holders; when they get down to about an inch, they snuff out. (MoMA Design Store) Photo Gallery If a candle is burning in a dark room, we don’t see the darkness, we see the light. Perhaps that’s why candles have become such a popular decor element over the course of the pandemic. Little lights you can place anywhere, candles can make a room feel cozy and welcoming.