The candle has a deep symbolism! The white candle symbolizes the pure life we promise in our Lord Jesus Christ . As this burns and lights, so we too burn for Christ and become "the light of the world". Oranges and apples symbolize wealth, permanence, health and fertility. Figs symbolize sweet life, flowers and gold leaf wealth and the red thread that wraps the candle, the love that binds us and unites us all in one body!! Source by p. Emmanuel Bouzinos.