It's the most delightful time of the year, and one of our favorite aspects of the season is the colorful fragrances of Christmas. Crisp peppermint, fresh-cut evergreen, cinnamon sticks, and freshly baked sugar cookies may instantly enhance your holiday spirit or simply fill your home with pleasant ambiance on a cold winter night. Don't wait until the 25th of December to fill your home with your favorite holiday aromas. All winter long, your home will smell like Christmas thanks to these nine simple crafts and ideas.1. Add some fresh foliage to the halls.Nothing shouts Christmas like fresh-cut evergreen boughs. Incorporate fragrant vegetation into your Christmas decor to provide organic texture and a scent that smells like it came straight from the wild. For a simple winter centerpiece, layer a cedar garland atop your mantle, add sprigs of spruce to present parcels, or arrange evergreen boughs along the center of your dining table.2. Place a candle on the table.Lighting a scented candle is one of the simplest ways to make your home smell like Christmas. There are so many lovely winter candles to choose from, whether you prefer an earthy scent or the aroma of freshly baked treats. To create a warm ambience, light one (or several!) candles.3. Combine seasonal essential oils in a blend.Essential oils are a natural way to make your home smell great, and some mixtures are especially good for the winter. To produce celebratory sensations, combine scents like myrrh, cypress, sweet juniper berry, cinnamon bark, and zesty wild orange. To make a holiday-inspired aromatherapy experience, fill a spray bottle with distilled water and a few drops of your preferred oils and use as a room spray, or add the winter blend to your essential oil diffuser. 4. Assemble the pomander balls.Poke whole cloves into oranges to make pomanders that smell delicious throughout the holidays. This DIY Christmas craft is simple enough for kids to do, and the clove designs can be as elaborate as you wish. Pomander balls can be used as decorations on your Christmas tree, tucked among garland on your mantel, or gathered in a natural-inspired arrangement for your holiday table.5. Make a festive goodie in the oven.Bake a holiday pie or bake a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies before your guests arrive. Visitors will be greeted by a whiff of sweet goodies, and you'll have a lovely prepared dessert to share later! 6. Preheat a simmer pot for the holidays.To make a simmering source of Christmassy fragrances, all you need is a pot of water and a few pantry ingredients. Simply combine your favorite festive ingredients in a saucepan of water and cook on low heat, adding more water as needed.7. Make a wreath out of dried fruits.To make a fruity citrus wreath, dehydrate grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and limes. For a glittering touch, dust the dried fruit slices with fine glitter before pinning them to a foam wreath form with straight pins. Infuse the space with a fresh citrus smell by hanging the wreath above your fireplace. 8. Create your own herbal sachets.To make a personalized potpourri blend, combine essential oils with dried flowers, leaves, and greenery. Fill vases and decorative bowls with your homemade filler to provide a subtle seasonal aroma to your home.
