The holidays are a magical time filled with joy, togetherness, and cozy atmospheres. For many, scented candles help create those warm, festive feels. While the classic cylinder candle is a staple, shaped scented candles offer even more holiday charm. I spoke with three shaped scented candle enthusiasts about their favorite candle shapes and scents for Christmas.
Sarah loves incorporating shaped scented candles into her Christmas decor each year. “The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without the twinkling lights, garlands, and of course, candles. The shaped candles are extra special to me. A few of my favorites are the Christmas tree-shaped candles, which I cluster on the coffee table, and the gingerbread men candles, which I line up on the mantel. They make the whole house smell like Christmas!”
Mark’s top choice for Christmas is a shaped candle to represent Santa Claus. “I have a Santa Claus shaped candle that I light on Christmas Eve after we leave out milk and cookies for Santa. The red candle is sculpted and painted to look just like Santa with his red hat and suit. It makes Christmas feel so whimsical. I get one in a sugary, peppermint scent which reminds me of candy canes and hot cocoa, two quintessential Christmas flavors.”
For Melanie, snowman shaped candles help conjure up the feeling of a snowy winter wonderland. “Snowmen shaped candles are my favorite for Christmas because they remind me of building snowmen as a kid. I have little snowman candles clustered around my Christmas tree, which I burn while listening to carols or watching holiday movies. The creamy vanilla scent is soothing and reminds me of freshly fallen snow.”
While these shaped scented candle lovers have different favorite shapes and scents, they all agreed that the shaped candles help create a Christmas atmosphere and remind them of cherished traditions and memories. The sculpted candles with seasonal shapes and holiday-inspired scents spark nostalgia and excitement for the most wonderful time of the year.
So if you’re looking to add some extra yuletide charm to your home, consider shaped scented candles. Place some gingerbread men on the dining table, line up some little snowmen on the fireplace, or let a Santa candle fill your home with scents of sugar and spice. Shaped scented candles can help you infuse your home with those special scents that make your heart feel full of Christmas spirit.