Seasonal smells give off an aroma throughout the day which subtly may create a positive emotion and festive mood. working to boost moods, decrease anxiety and support the immune system, essential oils remind us of wonderful holiday season memories and help to create new ones.
Best Christmas Scents for the Holiday Season
From the ginger aroma associated with family fun making gingerbread cookies to Frankincense and Myrrh that were gifted to baby Jesus, essential oils are an ideal way to create a festive ambiance during the holiday season. Opt for any of the Christmas scent ideas to help set the mood at your holiday get-togethers.
Pine
We all relate the smell of pine with Christmas trees, so this scent is a favorite. The benefits of this scent is that it is also known to help boost your metabolism, relax, and balance emotions. This is an ideal way to bring calmness to any year end ocassions.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one essential oil that can help give us a sense of warmth elicit through our sensory memory. Whether its cinnamon cookies fresh from the oven or hot drinks, this sweet- spicy aroma will remind you of a warm home filled with merry gatherings. Cinnamon can also support your immune system much needed during the cold season.
Nutmeg
Often over-looked spice Nutmeg also activates the sensory memories and supports good sleeping habits, besides helping digestive problems and arthritis.
Anise
The traditional spice was commonly added to baked goodies during the holiday season. It is a relaxant, helps the nervous system the essential oil can also help to relieve cold or flu related congestion.
Cedarwood
Perfect woody scent, this rich aroma can make any home feel cozy and warm during the chilly winter months. Cedarwood also helps detoxify, stimulates metabolism and soothes coughs.
Peppermint
This delightful one can be found in plenty of all things festive or holiday cheer. From peppermint cookies and candy canes to relaxation to helping us increase our energy for holiday season activities.
Frankincense
Frankincense is a scent that has been associated with Christmas since the time of Jesus’ birth. Correlated to places of worship this scent has spiritual meaning and relieves anxiety or boosts the immune system.
Myrrh
This scent pairs well with frankincense and holds the symbolic meaning of the birth of Jesus. With being a spiritual symbol, this aroma is also an immune booster and anxiety reliever.
Clove
This rich classic scent is subtly seen in holiday food or bottle of spirits adds to the holiday atmosphere. This spice’s scent also helps to relieve sinus problems and respiratory issues during the flu season.
Sweet Orange
A tropical scent mixed in with the richness much like the cinnamon and clove, this citrus aroma adds sweetness to just about any occasion. Best for detoxifying the body and help decrease pain or inflammation.
The sweet and delightful smell of ginger will instantly remind you of gingerbread places and their delicious flavor. It will help you to move past your holiday slump, boosts clear decision making in the busy season.
