The countdown to Christmas absolutely cannot commence until you have chosen this year's festive candle. Nope. Nuh-huh, honey. We don't make the rules.
Whether you go full-thwack Christmas with a wax light emblazoned with reindeers (you do you, hun) or prefer something that gently nods to Yuletide - there is something here for everyone.
Christmas candles also make brilliant gifts for your mate/mum/colleague with minimal effort. Simply choose from our Christmassy selection below and prepare to be on their 'good' list, very soon.
Or y'know, buy one for yourself. We all deserve a home that smells of cinnamon, spice and festive cheer.
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The best candles which smell like Christmas morning
1 of 9Yankee Candle Scented Candle in Christmas Cookie
Let's start with the absolute Christmas classic - Christmas Cookies by Yankee Candle. It's a buttery rich, vanilla scented candle that will remind you of baking at Christmas time. The best memories, tbh.
2 of 9NEOM Organics London Christmas Wish 1 Wick Candle
This candle is described as 'a comforting blend of 13 pure essential oils including mandarin, cinnamon and tonka bean which will fast help you relax and unwind. Dreamy.
3 of 9The White Company Winter Signature Candle
There ain't nothing quite like a candle from The White Company. Winter has a magical combination of spicy cinnamon, rich warming clove and fresh zesty orange.
4 of 9Abercrombie & Fitch Winter Pine Candle
Nestle up to the fire with the wintery aroma of balsam and sage.
5 of 9Christmas Trees Home Candle by Jo Loves
Notes of fresh pine weave beautifully together with aromatic lavender, incense and amber to create a wonderfully warm and comforting fragrance.
6 of 9Lily Flame Christmas Spice Tin
The perfect Christmas candle to have burning in the background.
7 of 9Katie Loxton Let It Snow Christmas Pine
This candle will add a fresh and unmistakably nostalgic pine fragrance to your home, perfect for Christmas time.
8 of 9Shearer Candles Cinnamon Spice Large Scented Gold Tin Candle-Teal
A truly delicious aroma of cinnamon, clove and spiced apple -the perfect blend of candle, amirite?
£39.64
9 of 9John Lewis & Partners Winter Spice Inclusion 3 Wick Scented Candle
Celebrate the season with a festive blend of spicy cinnamon, clove and orange, combined with warm spices and sandalwood all combined into a glorious three-wick candle.
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heat's tips on getting the most out of your candles
Trim the wick - it'll mean your candle burns more evenly.
Let the wax pool - each time you burn your candle make sure you leave it to burn long enough that a pool of fragrant wax can scent the whole room.
Always burn safely - keep out of reach of small children and away from furnishings or curtains.