An electronic candleholder includes a cup, a set of electronic installation containing a functional circuit, and a candleholder, in which decoration items may be placed. The functional circuit is activated in two phases, wherein a toggle switch in the form of an expansion press lever is disposed to activate phase one conduction when the cup is filled with a certain amount of candle; and a photosensitive switch or a slide switch is disposed to activate phase two conduction. The functional circuit is cut off once the candle is consumed to a certain extent. Light produced by a light emitting device is allowed to transmit through the interior of the candleholder to create unique effects.