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Cozy Up With Candles That Set The Mood For Christmas

December 11, 2021 by www.forbes.com Leave a Comment

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Candles are magic. There is something about lighting its wick that immediately transforms the mundane into ritual. It illuminates a room in a soft, golden veil and fills the space with that distinct smell of melted wax and burnt wick. First used in Ancient Egypt some 3,000 years ago, candles have always been an intrinsic part of ceremonies, feasts and everyday life. In the centuries that followed, poured wax was further enhanced, improved and developed into the wellness and design essentials they are today.

The addition of one or several scented bougies in one's home or sacred space heightens mood and ambience. Candle-lit dinners, for instance, instantly ring in a sense for romance and mystery. The same can be said for long baths accompanied by a glass of wine and your favorite scented wax light. A solemn act of sparking matches to enliven a candle's wick is, in itself, a prayer. In my yoga and mediation practice, the steady flame and soothing aromas of peppermint, eucalyptus or citrus never fail to bring calm, focus and clarity to the senses.

Candles have become so vital for setting the tone that I've taken to having lit candles in my space throughout the day. Cooler weather and the fast-approaching holidays have also inspired a refresh of the candle wardrobe. There are now delicious scents reminiscent of a ginger bread, oats and eggnog that whet appetites for a hearty Christmas breakfast. Invigorating yet earthy notes of sage, palo santo, and sandalwood guide morning or midday flows, helping to reset from the rush of the season. Confirmed dates for intimate Holiday celebrations with loved ones are also reason to fill the living and dining areas with candles that ring in the freshness of pine, cedar and hints of whisky.

Much like the décor, clothes, makeup and menu, the sensorial experience you create in your home through scented candles, can make all the difference in orchestrating a Christmas to remember. Here, a guide to illuminating your holiday from morning till the wee hours.

SUNRISE, COFFEE AND ALL THE FLAVORS OF MERRY MAKING

Lighting a candle upon waking up helps to ring in a good day. Making a habit of it each morning helps to shield you from the stress of rush and draws you into a more purposeful mindset of ritual. The fragrant aromas from candles, as you set out to face the day, does wonders in calming the mind. Studies have also shown that morning candles helps to stimulate focus and memory.

MALA Holiday Edition Peppermint Cocoa adds Christmas flavors even on hurried mornings of black coffee and emails. A delicious infusion of rich chocolate, sweet peppermint, and creamy vanilla fill the breakfast nook, recalling fond childhood memories of hot cocoa on Christmas morning. On lazy weekends, consider layering your breakfast scents with soothing MALA's Cereal . A current favorite, especially on when hiding out in the mountains, this sweet scent brings together berries, citrus and fruit loops nostalgia in jar.

FORVR MOOD offers a fun and cheeky take on scented candles, are ideal for day time burning. Scents like Grown Up Folks Busines s (a fusion of moss, mint, cedar, vetiver, amber and ylang ylant) and You Up? (a blend of caramel, cinnamon and vanilla) are thoughtful olfactory compositions that inspire one to wear their game face.

WORKING ON A HOLIDAY

Tying lose ends and meeting deadlines as the holidays approach can leave one in a state of panic or frenzy. And while instinct might sometimes tell us to dive right into the grind, easing into a productive mindset can produce better results. Filling your at-home office or study with scents that harness focus and productivity helps to drown out the noise as you fulfill your to-do list. I also find that it helps to make work feel more like play or even ritual.

NOMAD NOE is the choice for creators, dreamers and seekers. Each scent from the brand ignites imagination and conjures the visionary within. I've been lighting POET for a year now on days dedicated to writing. Delicate essences of tuberose and bamboo celebrate the thirst of knowledge as exemplified by valiant female poet, Qiu Jin. This jar is often lit along side WILD , which is a new fragrance from the NY-based brand. Fusing notes of whiskey, tobacco and oud , this heady fragrance is a daily reminder that "authenticity need be your only vice."

PADDYWAX creates candles and jars that you want to keep in your space for months on end. Combining design and fragrances, the brand releases yearly collections that fit beautifully into your favorite working spaces. I currently have last year's Spanish Moss in my weekend home's study. It refreshes my space with notes of eucalyptus, mint, geranium, amber, moss, sandalwood and patchouli. The new Checkmate in Cactus Flower holds a place of pride in the at-home office back in the city. Inspired by the return of checkboard prints, this work essential envelops senses in soothing scents of bergamot, pear, apple blossom, cactus flower, Matcha tea and vanilla bean.

FLOWING INTO THE SEASON

Truth is, carving out time for stillness and movement can be a challenge especially during a season packed with celebrations and festivities. This is precisely why setting the tone for a day of mindfulness is every more important. When you feel you have to drag your whole being to the mat, light one of all of these scents to get you flowing, moving and living in the moment.

TO112 Palo Santo is a subtle, clearing fragrance ideal for mediation and intention setting. A scent inspired by the mystical healing powers of palo santo, this all-natural beeswax candle is infused with sweet notes of pine, mint and lemon. Let the wick burn before and during your mindfulness practice and allow its light and tang to raise your vibration. Palo Santo also helps enhance creativity, ease pain, anxiety and stress.

MIXTURE Sage and Salt crafts fresh daytime home fragrance that ring in positive energy and motivation. If this jar come with visions, it would be that of a cold Christmas morning—yoga mat in town and alchemy of sea breeze and sage suspended on air. Hand mixed in small batches, this invigorating bougie brings ambient light to any room and fills it with a comforting aromas that almost immediately makes you want to smile.

MOONLIGHT JEWELS CO. is the creator of Crystal Intentions Candles. Each jar of hand poured, perfumed wax contains supercharged crystals that amplify energy and intentions throughout your practice. Rose Quartz (infused with rose, jasmine and sandalwood), Amethyst (blended with lilac, ylang ylang and lily), as well as Citrine are currently on rotation. Sometimes I even light all three just to ring in more magic on the mat. The Canadian-based company also has a cool collection of Oracle Decks that soul sisters would truly enjoy unwrapping come Christmas morning.

HAPPY HOUR UNDER THE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT

Happy hour is joyful. Add the Christmas spirit and a few fine fragrances into the mix and you'll be in the merriest mood there ever was. Regardless of your choice of poison—wine, vodka, malt, gin or holiday mocktails—nothing adds drama to dawn like the presences of a soft candle light, accompanied heady fragrances. It makes that transition between day to nighttime more seamless and magical. It also ushers in a mindset for calling it a day—and waltzing into the endless possibilities of the night.

AROME's Speak Easy transports one to another era and place. Inspired by the speakeasy culture of 1930s Prohibition, this creative, woody fragrance brings a retro vibe to happy hour with essences of juniper, gin, red currant, balsam, oak, cypress and cedar. The team at Arome adds, "When it comes to gin, people are either die-hard fans or they can't handle it's 'Christmas tree' flavor. We have two things to say about that. First, anything that tastes like Christmas is awesome. Second, anything that smells like it is even better." Arome spoke only the truth.

LES DEUX No. 1 , with its matte black jar and perfumed wax, makes quite the impression especially as the sky go from golden to dim. This sleek and sexy bougie fills the air with magic and mystery through fragrance notes that include: jasmine, incense, cardamom, Brazilian rosewood, vetiver, tobacco leaf and cedarwood. It's the kind of scented wax that an independent spirit would light up—just after kicking off five-inch stilettos, and right before pouring a rare case single malt into a Baccarat Crystal Highball.

A HOT BATH, CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND CANDLES

Diving into the holidays—its countless celebrations and preparation—can be exhausting. It can also take away from the very essence of the season. By carving out a a couple of hours for self-care and restoration, we walk into the the season fully present and grateful. Apart from an indulgent day at the spa, I love to block off an entire evening at home for a hot rose petal bath, a bottle of wine. To heighten the magic of the moment: line the tub with relaxing scented candles.

WHISKY AND WOOF is the candle atelier for dog and bourbon lovers. Its founder and owner, Coco, writes: "It's for those who seek the finer things, in their own home and while they travel. Good company is always on hand in a trusted canine as an explorer, comic relief or confidente. My mission was to create a sophisticated ambience that spoke to all genders."

No. 2 Elle does just that and more—no wet dog smells, by the way. Notes of rose, amber, cedar and sandalwood recall quiet moments spent on shore with no less than your best canine buddy. This fragrance captures a cool ocean breeze that carries with it the sweet essences of flowers. Pink wax adds to the charm of this most unique bougie. For a scent that free-spirited and sensual, The Hedonist is Whiskey and Woof's "most alpha," which combines whiskey, mandarin, incense, smoke and leather. It's the kind of poured wax you'll want to light on nights when you want to feel extra good about yourself.

LIGHT UP A CHRISTMAS FEAST

Christmas dinner is when you take out the big guns—your best chinaware, silver, décor, that rare vintage dress, treasured family recipes, your finest spirits from the cellar. It's also when your most mood-enhancing Christmas candles take the spotlight. When it comes to hosting Christmas dinners, candles are as much a part of the repertoire as the food and beverage. Apart from creating ambience, it also heightens the olfactory senses to get into a celebratory mood.

MAISON FRANCIS KURKDIJAN's Mon Beau Sapin is a holiday mainstay that immediately welcomes guests during holiday feasts. It's never failed to bring the warm and fuzzies of a highlands chalet to the space. Drawing from distinct scent of fresh pine in the winter, this beautiful bougie comes in decorative jars that fit perfectly into any holiday tablescape.

CIRE TRUDON is a special addition to Christmas eve traditions. Bayonne Christmas Edition is a cozy home fragrance that warms hearts during the season of giving. It combines cacao from Bayonne, peppers from Espelette and pine to illuminate the joys of spending Christmas with those whom we hold dearest.

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