At Once Upon a Vela, every flame is rooted in my Mexican heritage and shaped by my life as a Mexican American. As a child, I remember the vessels that now hold my candles being part of our daily life—used for arroz con leche, salsa at family gatherings, or filled with coffee as I watched my grandparents dip their pan dulce with every sip. Those moments weren’t just meals; they were memories, filled with love, faith, and the spirit of home.Today, those same vessels carry light. Each vela continues a story of resilience, culture, and the faith that carried generations before me. These candles are for those who know that light is more than brightness—it’s memory, it’s heritage, it’s God’s presence flickering in the everyday. When you light one, you’re not just filling your home with fragrance—you’re holding a flame that keeps tradition alive.
