Burned To The Socket: America's Bayberry Tradition

Discover the rich history and cherished tradition behind one of America's most treasured holiday customs.

Burned to the Socket is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book celebrating the history of the real bayberry candle, from the coastal shrubs of early America to the time-honored New Year's Eve tradition still enjoyed today.

Part natural history and part American heritage, this 80-page coffee-table book explores the remarkable bayberry plant, the rare wax it produces, and the craftsmanship of hand-dipped candles. Filled with historical illustrations, botanical artwork, and colonial engravings, it's a wonderful keepsake for anyone who appreciates American history, traditional craftsmanship, and meaningful holiday traditions.

Published in celebration of America's 250th anniversary, this beautiful book makes a thoughtful gift, especially when paired with a genuine bayberry candle.

Features:

• 80 pages of full-color illustrations and historical imagery
• Explores the botanical history of the native bayberry shrub
• Shares the history of bayberry candles in colonial America
• Highlights the traditional art of hand-dipping candles
• Celebrates the beloved New Year's Eve bayberry candle tradition
• Beautiful hardcover edition, perfect for gifting or displaying

Details:

• Size: 8.5" x 8.5"
• Format: Hardcover, casewrap binding
• Pages: 80, full color
• Premium paper stock
• Publisher: Cape Candle

A Cherished Tradition:

"A bayberry candle burned to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket."

A beautiful reminder of the traditions we carry forward and the stories we pass from one generation to the next.