As in the original novella, Scrooge extinguishes this spirit with a giant candle snuffer.
The best way to avoid getting burned from splashed wax is to use a candle snuffer instead of blowing on the flame.
A candle snuffer is usually a small metal cup on the end of a long handle.
The instrument now known as a candle snuffer was formerly called an "extinguisher" or "douter".
It tended to fit down over her like a candle snuffer.
Roy, an artist who uses only his first name, designed candle snuffers shaped like buildings so that the smoke comes out of little chimneys.
It might be fun to rummage through antique shops for a candle snuffer or pillbox.
There is also a special tool called a "candle snuffer" that covers the fire with a small metal cup and puts it out.
Today, candle snuffers are usually only used in churches or in places where candles are up very high.
A priest stepped forward with a candle snuffer and one by one put out all the candles.