To help spruce up your new Christmas party, decorating session, or holiday movie marathon, we researched the best holiday candles on the market, considering the scent, style, and price of each. Our favorites include a nostalgic pine scent from Snif, a trio of candles representing different cities during Christmastime from Anthropologie, and one that crackles like a fireplace from WoodWick. Here, the best Christmas candles. Price at time of publish: $44 Price at time of publish: $3 5 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $34 Price at time of publish: $180 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $78 Price at time of publish: $28 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $34 Price at time of publish: $70 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $109 Price at time of publish: $44 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $27 Price at time of publish: $39 Price at time of publish: $36 Price at time of publish: $84 Price at time of publish: $42 Price at time of publish: $38+ Price at time of publish: $87 Price at time of publish: $14
Style
To many, the look of a candle is just as important as the scent. Luckily, most brands offer limited-edition packaging that sparkles and shines with the rest of your holiday decor. Many come in gorgeous glass or ceramic vessels in traditional festive colors, while others feature a wintery scene or holiday motif right on the packaging. If you’re not set on a specific scent, imagine what will look best on your mantle or centerpiece and complement your favorite decor items.
Budget
Setting the perfect holiday mood doesn’t have to be expensive. Small Christmas candles start at just a few dollars and can burn for dozens of hours throughout the holiday season. Just about any scent you want is available from an affordable brand at a budget-friendly price. For something a bit more luxurious, there’s options from high-end brands that can last you from Christmas to Christmas in extravagant vessels. But, you definitely don’t have to splurge to find your favorite festive scent.
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This article was written by Julia Fields, a lifestyle writer for The Spruce covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays. She’s also covered similar topics in other roles, including toy reviews, product roundups, expert-focused articles, and more. Invest in larger candles and look into the brand’s care instructions to ensure your scent and your candle last as long as possible. Each brand may have different directions for burning that can make your scent last longer. Glasshouse Fragrances advises to always burn your candle for 2-4 hours at a time. Almost all brands advise trimming your wick upon arrival, and burning until all of the wax on the top of the candle has melted. This helps prevent tunneling and creates an even burning of wax every time.
