The typical smells of Christmas are among the most beautiful aspects of this holiday, but they cannot naturally appear on their own: you have to invite them into your home. For example, it is possible to prepare a pot pourri on the stove. You can also use candles and oils to create your favorite Christmas scents or scented decorations to display around the house.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Make a Pot Pourri on the Stove
Step 1. Choose some of your favorite fragrances
The secret to making a pot pourri on the stove? Choose aromas that remind you of Christmas. Some people like delicate scents, such as orange and thyme. However, you can use any combination of smells you want, including cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cranberries, and pine twigs.
Step 2. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan
Use one that is large enough to hold them all. As for spices, you can use them whole (like cinnamon sticks or whole cloves) or ground (for lack of anything else). Pour in enough water to completely coat the ingredients.
Step 3. Bring to a boil and simmer the pot pourri
Bring the water to a boil. At this point, turn the heat down to simmer. You can let the pot pourri simmer all day, but you need to add water from time to time as it evaporates from the pot.
Method 2 of 3: Using Scented Candles and Oils
Step 1. Make a peppermint spray
Pour 250ml of distilled water into a small spray bottle. Pour in 20 drops of peppermint essential oil. Put the cap on and shake well. After mixing the ingredients, spray the spray around the house. You can also use it on fabrics.
You can also make a cinnamon (three drops), pine (three drops), and orange (four drops) oil based spray. Mix it with six tablespoons of water and one of vodka
Step 2. Light some candles
Using candles with winter scents, such as those made from apple and cinnamon or pine, is one of the easiest ways to create a Christmas atmosphere. You can also make a simple candle by pouring any burning oil (including vegetable oil) into a glass jar. Add a wick and choose your favorite scents in the kitchen or in the essential oil drawer. You can for example use cinnamon or cloves.
Step 3. Try a wax heater
Using a wax heater is another effective way to perfume rooms. This device does not require an open flame, so it is safer to use. Just plug it into the socket, turn it on and place the scented wax in the compartment. The wax will release pleasant typically Christmas aromas.
Step 4. Create a diffuser
Get a glass bottle. Pour in some water, filling it almost completely. Add a few drops of essential oils that remind you of Christmas, such as cinnamon, cloves, orange and cedar wood. Also add two tablespoons of vodka. Finally, stick in a handful of bamboo sticks, which allow you to spread the scent in the air.
Method 3 of 3: Create Useful Perfumers
Step 1. Make scented devices to start the fire
In addition to helping you to light the fire much faster, they allow you to perfume the rooms. To start, lay scented items inside several paper muffin cups. Use cinnamon sticks, pine cones, rosemary, bay leaves, and cloves. Take a piece of cotton gauze and insert it in the center of each cup. You can let it hang over the edge - it doesn't have to be centered perfectly. Finally, pour some melted beeswax or soy. Let it cool down. At this point you will have made some effective devices to light the fire in the fireplace.
You can also simply pour a drop of cinnamon essential oil on each log before lighting the fire
Step 2. Prepare the flavored wine
Spiced wine is a warm winter drink that is pleasant to sip in cold weather. In a saucepan, pour four cups (one liter) of apple juice, one bottle (750ml) of red wine, 60ml of honey, spices of your choice, zest and juice of one orange. As for the spices, you can use two cinnamon sticks, four whole cloves and three anise stars. Bring to a simmer over low heat, then simmer for about 10 minutes before serving. In addition to having an inviting scent, this drink can be served to guests.
If you want to serve it to children too, you can only use apple juice to prepare it
Step 3. Make scented bags
Take scraps of fabric and sew them to make bags. If you have a real Christmas tree, fill them using needles that have fallen to the ground. If you have a fake tree, contact a nursery for needles from a pine or spruce. Put them in bags, then distribute them in the various rooms so that the house smells fresh.
Step 4. Make a scented wreath
Wreaths are great for decorating. If done correctly, they can also perfume the environment. To start, slice some apples and oranges. Then, make a thick dough using cinnamon, cloves, and cooked apple puree. Knead and roll out the ingredients, then cut the dough using cookie cutters. Bake the fruit and "cookies" at a low temperature (120 ° C) until dry (or use a dryer). Thread them on a string to make a garland.
Alternatively, you can use the same method to make a homemade pot pourri. Dry the fruit as explained above. Mix it with whole dried spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise to finish the composition
Step 5. Use scented pine cones
You can buy them at a shop that sells DIY items or look for real cones and perfume them at home. All you have to do is sprinkle a spray or cinnamon essential oil on it. Divide them into small groups and distribute them around the house.
Step 6. Make some spiced oranges
Also called amber apples, they have been used since medieval times. All you have to do is pierce some oranges or grapefruits with a toothpick or skewer. Insert a whole clove into each hole. Use fruit to decorate the house.
