# Christmas Countdown Candles This Minimalist and Elegant Advent Candle was Designed by Anne Lehmann By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advent-candle References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/10/christmas-candle-counts-down-holidays.html) & [normann-copenhagen](http://www.normann-copenhagen.com/products/normann-christmas-candle?v=330390) This advent candle takes a more numerical approach to counting down the days before Christmas. Designed by Anne Lehmann for Normann Copenhagen, the Christmas Candle has a burning time of approximately 88 hours and features horizontal ruler-like markings to measure the time leading up to Christmas. The minimalist candle is black and white takes a different approach to advent. Rather than using differently colored candles, [crossing days of a December calendar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-x-anna-higgie-prestige-advent-calendar) or [eating chocolates on a daily basis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandelion-chocolate-advent-calendar), the advent candle uses stripes and design as a visual representation of the time passing between December 1st and Christmas Eve. Inspired by Parisian haute couture, Lehmann's candle is modern and stylish. It matches the Heima Block Candle Holder, a minimalist cast iron holder. Combined, the two make for a cozy atmosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Advent Candles:** Opportunities for companies to design trendy and modern advent candles using minimalist design principles. - **Numerical Advent Counting:** Companies can create unique advent candles and calendars that employ numbering schemes and ruler-like markings to count down the days leading up to Christmas. - **Matching Candle Accessories:** Designers and retailers can offer trendy and aesthetically matched candle holders and accessories to further enhance the look and ambiance of minimalist advent candles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Decor companies can incorporate minimalist design principles to create new and unique advent candle and candle holder designs. - **Candle Manufacturing:** Candle makers can create new and innovative advent candles that employ ruler-like measuring markings and unique numbering schemes. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods providers can design and market premium advent candles and matching accessories inspired by high fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scented Candle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yankee-candle-advent-calendar.md) - [Artisanal Candle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soja-and-co-advent-calendar.md) - [Luxury Fragrance Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-diptyque-advent.md) - [Flat Decorative Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatyzs-christmas-candles.md) - [Sculpted Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-palette.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md) - [Faux Christmas Candle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration.md) - [Island-Inspired Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-advent-calendar.md)