$59.89 Shop Now Of course, the plot twist here is that I ended up loving the faux taper candles! I thought they would look ugly and fake, which most flameless candles do, but they seem quite real ...

My most recent flameless candle purchase is this six-piece set of flickering taper candles that are battery-operated, remote-controlled, and have a dimmer and timer. At just $16 for the set ...

Wax candles are only allowed in on-campus housing if the wick is removed. Flameless candles are an encouraged alternative. Candles may look nice, but they are a growing fire threat in our communities.