Top 10 Holiday Celebrations to Mark on Your Calendar

The most wonderful time of year is also the busiest! Here are the top 10 celebrations we’re most excited about this season — we’ve thrown in some gift ideas, too.

1. Holiday Festivals & Events

Between favorite winter activities like ice skating, sledding, and snow sculpture competitions — plus holiday shopping — you can feel the season come alive. Shake up some magic with our new Snow Globe Wonderland Collection to set the mood for celebration.

2. Friendsgiving

Good food, good company, good times. Friends are the family you choose, so remind them they’re loved with a gathering to celebrate friendship. To go the extra mile for your guests, dress up the dinner table with a festive candle holder and a sweet and spicy fragrance like Sparkling Cinnamon.

3. Tree Decorating

No tree will look quite like yours once it’s fully decorated. For some extra seasonal ambiance, hang a few candy canes from the boughs and let the aroma of our new Peppermint Pinwheels fragrance fill the air.

4. Hanukkah

Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is marked by eight nights of traditions, reflection, and giving. This year, it begins on December 18th. Celebrate the season with added ambiance by filling your home with the scent of Winter Night Stars.

5. Secret Santa Surprise & Delight

Secret Santa celebrations can be tricky — it’s all about getting to know someone well enough to give them something they’ll enjoy. When in doubt, look for a present that’ll delight anybody, like our Fragrance Flight subscription box.

6. Ugly Sweater Party

This festive winter tradition is all about fun and coziness. Don your most outrageous holiday sweater, turn up the volume on our holiday playlist, and don’t forget to pick up some Yankee Candle® Minis for party favors!

7. Cookie Baking Competition

Add some spice to the season with a friendly competition to see who can bake the ultimate holiday cookie. The grand prize: a basket of delicious treats…and a Christmas Cookie™ Signature candle.

8. Christmas

Surrounded by loved ones and full of cheer, you can feel the Christmas magic in the air. You don’t want to forget this moment — plug in your Scenterpiece® Wax Warmer and add a festive Easy MeltCup fragrance to instantly create ambiance without missing a thing.

9. Capturing the perfect holiday card photo

Whether you’re trying to capture a classic portrait or embracing the fun of the season, wrangling everyone together for the perfect photo is tough work. Reward their cooperation with a Personalized Candle featuring the picture you took together.

10. New Year’s Eve

Some people make wishes or resolutions for the new year, while others reflect on memories and show gratitude for the past year. As the clock ticks toward midnight, count your lucky stars and toast to the year ahead.