Religious-themed Travis Kelce candles from Wisconsin store light controversy

Published February 12, 2024 11:43am ET



A small business in Wisconsin has generated controversy over religious-themed candles featuring Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce it was selling, with some condemning the candles as “blasphemous.”

The candles from Mixed Bag MKE also featured musician Taylor Swift, Kelce’s girlfriend, and his brother Jason Kelce. The candles portrayed the three celebrities in a similar manner to prayer candles that show Jesus Christ or other biblical figures.

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