This candle is fixed and dressed with Marriage oil, herbs, and roots for wedded bliss. Write one party's name 3 times on paper, cross it with the other parties name 3 times. The candles will burn continually for at least 120 hours, or 15 minutes per day, as you feel the need. The fact that they stay alight for many days has earned them the name "vigil lights." It is customary to dress them with anointing oils as they are burned. Dressed candles are shipped with cling film over the top to keep the added herbs, oils, and other contents in place. They are ready to burn when you remove the cling film. Most people burn glass encased candles straight through. If you choose to burn them for short periods, put them out, and then relight them, you may need to use fireplace matches to get them going again. Please be aware that glass encased candles are HEAVY (20 ounces) and this will be reflected in the shipping costs.