Christmas Scented Candles

Few things say the holidays like a candle glowing on a winter evening. The scent drifts through the house, the light flickers on the windows, and even an ordinary weeknight feels a little festive. The trouble with one large holiday candle is that it commits a room to a single scent for weeks, and it only ever sits in one place.

The Christmas Scented Candles take a different approach. They come in packs of six or twelve small tins, each 2.4 inches across and 1.57 inches high, holding about 2.5 oz of scented wax blend. Instead of one big candle, you get a set you can spread through the house, rotate through the season and share with the people on your gift list.

What makes the Christmas candle set special

Flexibility is the first strength. With several small candles, each room can have its own glow: one in the living room, one in the hall, one in the guest bath. You can move from scent to scent through the season rather than living with one fragrance from Thanksgiving to New Year.

The size is the second. At 2.4 inches across, each tin scents one room rather than a whole floor, which is exactly what you want for a cozy corner or a small space. In an open plan area, simply light two together.

Gifting is the third. A small tin fits into a gift bag, a stocking or a basket of treats, so a pack of twelve covers a whole round of small presents for neighbors, coworkers, teachers and friends. It is an easy way to share a little holiday warmth without a big budget.

The tins are practical too. They sit flat and steady, keep the wax contained, and once the candle has burned down, they wash out and can be reused for small things like buttons, hair ties or paper clips.

Small candles are also easier to enjoy fully. A big jar candle often ends up half used when the season is over, while a small tin is far easier to use up, so each one is enjoyed from the first lighting to the last.

Where it looks best

• Living rooms. A tin on the coffee table while the tree lights glow.
• Entryways. A welcoming holiday scent as guests arrive.
• Guest bathrooms. A small candle on the counter for visitors.
• Dining tables. A few tins among greenery for a holiday meal.
• Gift baskets and stockings. A small, festive present.

Because each tin is small, the set also suits apartments and small homes, where a single large candle can quickly become overpowering.

They are also a gentle way to mark the season day by day. Some families light a new tin each evening in the weeks before Christmas, a small ritual that children look forward to and that fills the house with a changing holiday scent.

Burning them well

Each tin measures 2.4 inches across and 1.57 inches high. A little care makes each candle burn evenly to the end.

• Trim the wick short before each burn, so the flame stays small and clean.
• On the first burn, let the wax melt right out to the edge of the tin, which stops it tunneling down the middle for the rest of its life.
• Burn each tin on a heatproof surface, away from drafts and anything that can catch.
• Never leave a lit candle unattended, and keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

Matches and lighters are not included. The Design option sets the scent set and the number of candles, and burn time and scents vary by the option you choose. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Let the wax set before moving a tin, since the metal holds heat for a while after the flame is out.

If you are lighting several around the house, keep a small note of which rooms you have scented, and give each tin a full burn before moving on to the next. That way every candle burns evenly, and the scents stay fresh and distinct from room to room.

Pairing it with other pieces

Small tins look lovely gathered on a tray with a few holiday touches. Set three on a wooden tray with pinecones and sprigs of evergreen for a coffee table centerpiece, or line a few along a mantel between garlands, keeping the flames well clear of the greenery above.

Browse the candle holders collection for taller pieces to add height around the tins, or the decorative trays collection for a base that keeps a holiday display tidy. A string of warm fairy lights nearby adds glow without another flame.

For gifts, tie a ribbon around a single tin and add a small tag, or bundle two or three together in a box with a sprig of greenery.

A pack of twelve also makes a thoughtful countdown gift for someone you love: wrap each tin separately and add a small note, so there is a little glow to open on each of the evenings leading up to the holiday.

Is the Christmas candle set right for you?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Like to scent different rooms through the holiday season.
• Want small candles for stockings, gift bags and baskets.
• Prefer to rotate scents rather than commit to one large candle.
• Have smaller rooms where a big candle would be too much.

It is not the right choice if you want a single large candle to scent a whole open floor for hours. For that, a larger jar candle will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about scent sets are answered at info@norafurnish.com.