Christmas Scented Candles To Pair With Your Christmas Menu
Christmas Day is an indulgence for the senses: the taste of rich, rare foods, the sound of carols, the sight of beautiful Christmas decorations and the feeling of gratitude in being able to spend time with friends and family. It’s even better when it’s all accompanied by the familiar scent of home, and the flavours of your favourite foods wafting through it.
But why leave it at that? Christmas candles are an obvious accessory for the day, but have you thought about matching your scented candles to your Christmas menu to enhance the flavours of the meal? Rather than letting the fragrances compete, here are the perfect Christmas scented candles to accompany your Christmas meals.
The perfect Christmas scented candle if you’re serving…
Fruitcake
For many Australians, Christmas cake conjures childhood memories of local football club members selling their glorious tinned puddings. Or maybe in your family, you bake your own favourite recipe. Either way, the heavy texture of this sweet treat will be more than enough to delight the senses, especially when paired with warm custard. Match it with vanilla bean soy candles, and it will complement the dark tones of rum and raisins.
Christmas Scented Candle: Vanilla Bean
Apple Pie
Match the flavours of this family favourite with apple and cinnamon scented votive candles in classic red. And if you don’t use this Christmas scented candle completely, it’s a great aroma to have on hand to help create a cosy atmosphere during chilly weather. It also goes beautifully with the smell of pine coming off your Christmas tree.
Christmas Scented Candle: Apple Cinnamon
Roast
What’s a Christmas dinner without a roast? Whether it’s pork, beef, chicken, turkey, nut-loaf or simply a shrimp on the barbie, bring out the sweet glaze with a whiff of a warm honey flame. A nearby bouquet of sage will take this Christmas scented candle to another level for both the eyes and the nose.
Christmas Scented Candle: Honey
Mince Pies
A holiday season classic, this Christmas treat is a particular hit in the UK and Australasia. Appreciate this seasonal classic by pairing it with a winter berry candle, which features an aroma that will complement the spices in the tarts.
Christmas Scented Candle: Berry
White Christmas
Just a little of this fudgy treat is enough for even the most dedicated sweet tooth. Try highlighting the mellow coconut tones with a coconut candle for a decadent Christmas treat that smells as good as it tastes.
Christmas Scented Candle: Coconut
How to decorate candles for Christmas
If you’ve already had too much food, and just wondering how to decorate candles for Christmas – here’s a good way to keep the delicious aromas alive.
Combine different large candles that have complementary scents to create a visually stunning display – that also has scent appeal!
Large candle and wreath displays are a Christmas classic, but it’s worth reminding ourselves that they require extra attention. Ensure your Christmas scented candles are on a fireproof base, are never left unattended, and the flame is a safe distance from the wreath. Then – enjoy the gorgeous glow!
Quick tip: if you are worried about your candles in the wreath, you can always opt for flameless large candles!
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