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    Home » Holiday » Christmas

    Christmas Scent

    Published: Dec 23, 2010 · Modified: Dec 24, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Christmas Scent - Everyone wants to know my secret at the holidays because the house smells so wonderful. Here it is!

    One of my favorite things to prepare for Christmas is "Christmas Scent".  This is a must for when you are entertaining during the holidays.  My Mom passed this recipe to me and it is the perfect "touch" to have as a hostess during the holidays.  Be sure you check the water often or use a slow cooker as it will evaporate and can leave you with a mess.  Every year I make this and I get so many complements from my guests.  Everyone wants to know my secret at the holidays because the house smells so wonderful.

    This is also really useful if you are selling your house.  I made this and simmered it on the stove while we were having showings.  It was something refreshing without being overpowering.  I am not a fan of lighting candles so this was a nice alternative to keep the house smelling delicious for guests.

    All you need to make Christmas Scent is Cinnamon Sticks, Bay Leaves, whole cloves, a lemon, an orange and 1 quart of water. Combine all the ingredients in a tea kettle or saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer as long as desired. Check often and add more water as needed or you can place in your crock pot.

    I always get so many compliments from guests during the holiday season and they want to know what my secret is.  Trust me it is worth trying Christmas Scent.

    Christmas Scent

    Love this easy recipe that makes your house smell like Christmas.
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    Course: Seasonal
    Author: Linda Jennings

    Ingredients

    • 3, 4 " Cinnamon Sticks
    • 3, Bay Leaves
    • ¼ cup whole cloves
    • ½ lemon halved
    • ½ orange halved
    • 1 quart water

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a tea kettle or saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer as long as desired. Check often and add more water as needed or you can place in your crock pot.
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    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    Comments

    1. Jeryl

      December 24, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      I think I'll try to do this in a crock pot. It may take a bit longer to get the aroma going but I won't have to eyeball the water as much & use less electricity.

      Thanks for all your wonderful tips; I appreciate you.

      Merry Christmas to you & yours.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2013 at 5:44 pm

        I agree! My crockpots are always in use but I got a smaller size that I am going to try this year.

        Reply
    2. Mandy

      December 24, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you for posting! This is just what I needed! I've got it on the stove now. Thank you for your website and your postings. May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2013 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks Mandy!

        Reply
    3. Brooke

      December 06, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      Something is missing from that recipe. I swear there are juniper berries in that photo.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 07, 2013 at 7:06 pm

        Nope just cloves 🙂

        Reply
        • crystal

          October 09, 2014 at 12:36 am

          what is in the picture of the simmer potpourri? Those aren't cloves.

          Reply
          • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

            October 13, 2014 at 10:07 am

            Yes they are. They "swell" up as they simmer.

            Reply
    4. Su

      July 08, 2014 at 5:01 am

      Great idea! I think I'll use my little crockpot, too. thx

      Reply
    5. sandy weinstein

      July 10, 2014 at 12:45 am

      this is a scent i could smell all of the time...love the cin., w/ lemons, cloves, oranges. never heard of adding bay leaves though.

      Reply
    6. Maralea

      July 13, 2014 at 10:56 am

      Love the idea of using the crockpot for this.

      Reply
    7. Peggy E

      July 16, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      Just the thought of this scent wafting through my house makes me happy!

      Reply
    8. Geri

      July 17, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      I know this is going to smell good! I'll be making this!

      Reply

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