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Best Christmas candles for a festive scent around the home

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The festive period is a full sensorial experience.

From the twinkling fairy lights to the traditional jingles, the season ignites all five senses in a way that ensures it lives up to its reputation as the most wonderful time of the year.

When you think of Christmas, your olfactories will immediately conjure up notes of cinnamon, pine, orange, clove and ginger. These aromas are synonymous with winter and if you’re looking for a way to get fully into the seasonal spirit, you can start through the power of fragrance.

Burning a Christmas candle will not only scent your space but the wood and spice element will transform your mood, creating a cosy ambience with the flicker of the flame. As we head into the colder months where sunlight is lacking, the small things you do to enhance your self-care will make a huge difference - and can be as simple as lighting one of the warming, beautifully scented bougies to make you feel all warm inside.

They’re also aesthetically pleasing. These candles will and tinsel.

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