The Burden of Joy echoes the mid-century holiday ceramics once brought out only for the most cherished traditions. Figurals like this were often set at the center of the table, filled with candies or notes of Christmas wishes. The scalloped bowl and golden garland recall a time when decorations were made to feel warm, joyful, and enduring.
 
In folklore, Santa vessels meant to "carry" something we believed to hold a bit of holiday hope from the home. Now reborn as a candle, this piece glows like a tiny hearth- soft, cheerful, and full of seasonal magic. Light it and let The Burden of Joy bring back the simple wonder of winters past. 
 
This vessel is filled with 10ounces of hand-poured wax carrying the scent, Midwinter Charm.