An article in Treehugger details the Osaka Candle Night, an event in which Japanese citizens try to conserve energy by attending events lit entirely by candles. Encouraged by the Ministry of the Environment, these events save an enormous amount of energy, and are slowly becoming popular around the country.

This got me to thinking about how much energy really can be saved through candlelight, and also how pleasing it is to the eye. Try candle.com, a massive online resource for all types of candles and candle holders, and also Maximum Scented, which distributes pretty cool candles made entirely of soy. And try and light your room, or otherwise, with candles. It’ll put a spooky, but exciting, spin on the evening; and who knows, maybe a romantic one too.