Previously, I posted what is needed to create an Autumn aroma in your household. Now that there are snow-covered streets, it’s time for a new scent!

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday for many reasons. I love having time to see my family and I don’t care what anyone says- the magic of Santa is real. Seeing proof of that in the faces of children, makes my heart soar. To make my apartment feel a bit more festive I love having this simmering on the stove.

Simmering Christmas Potpourri

Ingredients

1 orange sliced/cut

3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

1 cup of fresh cranberries

2 teaspoons cloves (whole or ground)

1-2 teaspoons nutmeg

*I have also replaced the cloves and nutmeg with a bit of sage, Casablanca Loose Tea, and Bay Leaves when I run out of the spices and it smells amazing!*

Directions

Water to fill to about 1 inch below the rim. (You could also use apple juice or cider!)

You can also add Lemon, Rosemary, and/or Vanilla; any of your favorite scents. The ingredients listed above are what remind me of Christmas the most.

Simply simmer on the stove over medium heat but don’t forget about it being on your stove! The liquid will eventually need to be replenished to prevent burning.

Always be careful when leaving your stove tops on, especially if you have children; use the back burners. Yes, this is common sense but you’d be surprised at how many incidents I have heard about. I just wouldn’t want any accidents so please be careful!

Which smells instantly transport you to a holiday memory? Or, to any happy memory in general? Let me know in the comments! If you add any ingredients to make this Christmas Potpourri your own, please let me know so I can experiment with them too!