The Best Christmas Candles to Fill Your Home With Festive Fragrance − 12 Picks That Capture the Magic of the Holidays
From fresh resins to sugared gourmands
I can't overstate how much I adore Christmas candles. It's my very favorite time of year, and the flickering of a flame, paired with a beautiful scent, perfectly sets the tone and mood for slowing down and drinking in the sparkle of the season.
From cozy fireside notes to fresh, crisp pine, one Christmas candle simply isn't enough to burn from November through to January. Instead, I like to overdo it − I have different candles for morning, afternoon, and night, each of which has earned a coveted spot in my festive rotation.
Ahead, my very best candles for enjoying throughout the holidays or gifting this Christmas, with affordable, mid-range, and luxury options to suit all budgets.
Traditionally Fresh and Resinous Pine Scents
There's no smell more festive at this time of year than that of a freshly cut Christmas tree filling your home with festive cheer.
Smoke and Wood Notes to Evoke a Roaring Open Fire
I don't have a working fireplace or wood burner in my home, so I use candles to fake that same cozy feel.
Deliciously Sweet Gourmand Picks, Reminiscent of a Bakery
If there's one time of year that perfectly suits a sweeter scent, it's Christmas.
Besides candles, these simmer pot recipes for fall and winter are a natural, non-toxic way to festively fragrance your home.
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Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as a News Writer, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days producing content on and testing all things sleep, including a trip to the Avocado factory in California to see how mattresses are made first-hand. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers, and frequently attends showrooms, including Vispring and Frette, and events hosted by the likes of Diptyque, Jo Malone, and Malin+Goetz.
Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh.