When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing quite like cozying up on the couch with a plush throw, a cup of cocoa, and one of the best Christmas candles glowing on the coffee table. Queuing up Hallmark’s holiday lineup or playing a board game with your loved ones only adds to the festive ambiance.
But let's back it up to those candles—Christmas candles also happen to make great holiday gifts. Small ones are nice stocking stuffers, while larger three-wick versions are a special pampering gift for the person who always has one burning. You can also find plenty of holiday candles that make excellent presents for those you don’t know very well—like the coworker you were assigned for Secret Santa.
No matter who you’re shopping for, when it comes to the Christmas season, the best scents are the warmest ones. Think notes of the spices you’d find in pumpkin pie, like cinnamon and nutmeg. Or consider the smells that waft from the oven when you’re waiting for the sugar cookies to be ready—vanilla, brown sugar, maybe even a little anise.
Of course, there are also all those wonderful outdoor fragrances, like evergreen and cedar, as well as the ones that remind you of the fireplace crackling in front of you: notes of amber, juniper, and tobacco, for example.
The bottom line: Whatever you gravitate toward, there’s a holiday scent to match your preferences. Below, over a dozen options that’ll make you (or any other candle enthusiast) happy to park yourself at home for the night.
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