Holiday Scents and More
Bringing in the Holidays is a favorite pastime of many, and one of the easiest ways to get into the spirit is by adding the season's scents to your home. Not only does it fill our home with the aroma of the season, but it also sets the tone for having guests over for the holidays. This week, we've put together a list of holiday scents full of Christmas cheer.Candles
Candles are an excellent way to introduce seasonal scents into your holiday. The warm smell of holiday berries or fresh spruce and pine fills the home with holiday memories. Stop by your local Kuhn's for a Candle-Lite candle where various scents are available.
Hot Chocolate
Everyone loves a good cup of hot chocolate, a staple in the colder weather of this season. Warming up by the fire with a cup of this magical elixir is just the thing to bring the holidays into your tummy. There are many flavors to experiment with; check out this article by Taste of Home for creative suggestions.
Coffee
Maybe not a traditional holiday scent, but the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is great on any day. Seasonal coffee flavors are perfect for getting in the Christmas spirit. Stop into Kuhn's for seasonal coffee flavors like peppermint or cinnamon-hazelnut.
Candy Canes
Candy canes are a super versatile addition to any Holiday celebration. Adorne your Christmas tree for extra color and a fresh peppermint scent, add one to your hot chocolate for a spicy holiday flavor, decorate gifts with a candy cane topper, or even create a wreath for your front door with those special spiral treats. The sky's the limit with candy canes! The different flavors and colors are all festive additions for this holiday season.
Cranberry, Vanilla, and Nutmeg
The scent of fresh baking is essential for the holidays. Gingerbread cookies, cranberry orange muffins, and chocolate crinkle cookies are some of our favorites that add something extra to the holiday. Simply baking a fresh batch of cookies will fill your home with the warm scent of the holidays.
Cinnamon Scented Pinecones
Cinnamon is a favorite holiday scent and is a great way to add holiday cheer to your home. Apply craft glue or Mod Podge to pine cones and sprinkle with cinnamon; add glitter for an extra festive touch! Place around the house as aroma-filled decor throughout the season.
Stove Top Potpourri
Potpourri is a wonderful way of adding holiday aroma to your home. Ingredients like oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks are just a few that can create the warmth of a perfect season. Fill a pan halfway with water and turn it on low with all your favorite ingredients. Add more water as it evaporates to keep the ingredients from burning. Once the water heats, your home will fill with a delicious holiday scent. Play around with ingredients like apple, vanilla, cloves, and nutmeg, to create a custom holiday scent. Add those dry ingredients to a jelly jar and tie it with a ribbon to give out as a small gift.
We hope these scents can fill your home with aromas that truly say 'the holidays are here.' Many scents conjure up thoughts of happy times, cozy family get-togethers, and holiday cheer and make any house smell and feel merry. Post social media and tag us using #celebratetraditon to share your favorite holiday scent.
Visit Kuhns Market to start your holiday scent list!