A scented candle is always a welcoming touch to any home; a beloved essential for any abode, it even makes for a lovely gift for party hosts, design lovers or friends who are self-declared homebodies.

You can easily create a merry ambience in your home with traditional scents such as fig by using candles from renowned brands like Diptyque, Strange & Deranged and more. Or transport yourself to a winter wonderland with sweeter smells like Lush’s best-selling Snow Fairy candle or homegrown wellness brand Breathe Essentials Co’s Cookie Dough candle. If you'd like to do more good and support local this season, turn towards homegrown brands like Hush Candle and Nitwick which are offering festive candles you won't grow tired of throughout the year.

Read on for a curated list of holiday candles that will bring you and your loved ones some Christmas cheer.

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