[citation needed] Tealights are a popular choice for accent lighting and for heating scented oil.
Because of their small size and low level of light, multiple tealights are often burned simultaneously.
When not placed on a tray, tealights are placed in a special holder, which may be pierced[5] or have partly clear walls to allow light to pass through.
From small pockets of glass, metal, ceramic, and other materials to larger, more elaborate tea light lamps, holders come in a wide range of styles, colours, and shapes.
Electric tealights are not useful as a source of heat, so they are not suitable for chafing dishes or other food warmers.
This allows them to be placed inside freestanding lace structures, or in candle holders made from paper, wood or other flammable materials.