A melody candle for reproducing sounds recorded as digital sound files includes a candle having a flammable wick having a free end and at least one optic fiber that is fastened thereto and oriented along a long dimension of said wick; a candle base having an upper surface configured to hold said candle securely; a chip group including at least one flash memory chip configured so that digital sound files can be downloaded thereto or erased therefrom; a photo sensor configured so as to activate said chip group upon receiving light emanating from a source of illumination by means of said optic fiber, said optic fiber being arranged so as to detect light emanating from said candle; and a speaker means for converting electric signals generated by said chip group into audible signals.