Perfect candle! I got this as a gift for my nieces to teach them how to use a prayer candle. But I honestly think these candles are a great idea for anyone of any age. They make cute decorations, and could be useful even for college students who aren't allowed to have candles in their dorms, or older people who may be forgetful about turning out candles. I got another wooden candle from here, and the flame didn't fit into the slit in the candle (I eventually got it to fit after some effort), but...