My mother said that when she was growing up they had lovely red-orange candles. I've also seen various single-colored candles used, and someone out there makes gorgeous hand-dipped multi-colored candles. The ones we used the past two years are white and blue (single colored each), and the profits go to helping out elderly survivors of the Shoah. A good set of candles will have 45 in the box -- you only need 44, but it is nice to have a spare when one breaks.)