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The history of the steins in really interesting and something we are asked about quite often. From about 1340 until 1380, a Bubonic Plague, or Black Death, killed more than 25 million Europeans! As horrible as this historic event was, it promoted tremendous progress for civilization. And, of interest here, it is also responsible for the origin of the beer stein.

Village people in Lithuania would put a candle in their windows to show food was available at this house. Thus, the "Candle House" became a sign of solidarity against their oppression. The houses are made of clay by experienced craftspeople of Lithuania. Our candle houses span a variety of styles, sizes and prices.