Country Style Scented Candles For Christmas

Country style scented candles for Christmas bring familiar holiday aromas to a farmhouse kitchen, a cozy living room or a gathering around the supper table. For a fresh-cut Christmas tree scent, look for candles with notes of pine, fir or cedar that call to mind a walk through the woods on a crisp December morning. If your favorite part of the season happens in the kitchen, cinnamon, clove, gingerbread and baked apple fragrances offer a warm, spicy alternative. Vanilla and orange notes can soften those spice blends, while woodsy scents with a touch of smoke lean toward the feel of a crackling hearth. Choosing a Christmas candle starts with the smells you enjoy most, whether that’s evergreen branches, holiday baking or a winter evening by the fire. Match the fragrance to the room, too: a lighter scent may suit a small entryway, while a more noticeable fragrance can work well in an open living area. The candle’s container helps carry that country Christmas look, even before you light the wick. Scented jar candles, metal candle tins and simple ceramic candle vessels can fit right in alongside plaid linens, wooden furniture and stoneware on a farmhouse shelf. Clear glass keeps the look simple, while red, cream or green containers bring a little Christmas color to a table or mantel. For holiday gifting, pick a scent that suits the person receiving it: evergreen for someone who loves a real Christmas tree, warm spice for a home baker or vanilla for someone who prefers a softer fragrance. Before buying, check the listed size, wick count and estimated burn time so the candle fits your plans. Follow the candle label’s burning and wick-trimming directions, set it on a stable, heat-resistant surface, and keep the flame at least 12 inches from greenery, curtains and anything else that can burn. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.