Christmas atmosphere – scents that bring us closer

In shops, malls, courts, on television, and online – the holidays are everywhere, with city streets ablaze with lights at night, and Christmas markets springing up in town squares. December has arrived, bringing with it the festive atmosphere and festive frenzy.

                Many of us associate the pre-holiday period with a multitude of responsibilities, overwork and often fatigue. This is inevitable knowing how many elements are included in our tradition and without them we cannot imagine the holidays. Preparing gifts, extensive and thorough cleaning, intensive decorations and preparing lots of dishes. The mere thought of the amount of work before the holidays makes us wonder, "Is all this really necessary for the holidays to be successful?"

The sheer volume of responsibilities can obscure the true essence of the holidays, so it's worth making a list of priorities and putting relaxation in the holiday spirit first. The Christmas spirit is not just about baubles, garlands, lights, gifts wrapped in decorative paper, perfectly washed windows or a dozen or so sumptuous Christmas dishes. There are many ways to achieve this mood without stressing over the smallest details. Start with Christmas songs or carols, put on your favorite Christmas sweater, put on thick woolen socks, make hot chocolate with whipped cream, and finally choose your favorite scent of scented candles from Aura Candles and fill your entire home with the Christmas aura.

The scent of Christmas evokes feelings of warmth, comfort, tenderness, and peace. All of the following fragrances meet these criteria, and each one adds its own unique character.

Xmas time (bergamot, sandalwood, violet, vanilla, cedarwood) - a fragrance that evokes warm elegance. Delicate yet profound, it's perfect for listening to Christmas hits or watching romantic Christmas movies.

Christmas gift (apple, orange, cinnamon, rosewood, spicy note, cedarwood) – a refreshing, invigorating winter scent. Perfect for breaking the spell of holiday cleaning and transforming it from a chore into a pleasure.

Merry Christmas (ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla) – a holiday classic. A scent that immediately evokes the warmth of a home. Perfect for spending time with family. It can be used productively for wrapping gifts or for a more relaxing experience, such as solving a puzzle.

Happy Christmas (orange, cedarwood, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, amber) – a hint of cinnamon mixed with orange invigorates. There's no better combination for decorating your home or decorating your Christmas tree.

Festive time (apple, cinnamon, freesia, rosewood, cloves, amber, cardamom) – a scent that provides the perfect background for a moment of relaxation and self-care. An evening spent caring for your skin, hair, and body will be perfectly complemented by the scent of apple and cinnamon. Or perhaps it's the perfect moment for mulled cider?

The holidays are not just about the festive event itself, but also about what surrounds us. We associate winter with frost, snow, coniferous trees, wooden cottages, and warm food and drinks. Winter, though its name is freezing, offers a lot of warmth. It's primarily the warmth of a fireplace, a thick sweater or blanket, the warmth of loved ones, and the warmth of scents that add an extra layer to the winter landscape, tailored to each of us.

Winter air - the scent of frosty air that hits our noses during a December walk. The aquatic note and the pervasive scent of melon and cotton impart an aura of invigoration and freshness.

Mulled wine - It's a fair, people, and bustle, but also a warm, cozy feeling. It's perfect for evenings spent alone or with loved ones.

Aromatic pine - As the name suggests, it's the scent of a winter forest. Walking through it can be very pleasant, but isn't it even more pleasant when you can experience it while wrapped in a warm blanket, without leaving your home?

We mustn't forget that this time is primarily for people, especially those closest to us. It's worth examining our relationships with those around us to see if any require work. It's also a time of reflection, which can serve as a foundation for change for the better, especially improving relationships with loved ones. 

Once we've done all the work to avoid the holiday season from overwhelming us and have extracted only pleasures from it, let's now pause and remember the foundation of a happy holiday season – the people who have been with us throughout. These are our loved ones, family, and friends – the people we must put first, not just during the holidays. They create the atmosphere, bringing the joy and closeness we all so desperately need during this time.

To express our gratitude for all the good times, it's worth giving our loved ones something from the heart. The perfect gift is one that immediately shows that we notice this person and know who they are, and an Aura Candles candle with a scent we associate with them will be the perfect gift or complement.