These Under-$20 Candles Are the Secret to an Inviting Holiday Home

The holidays are full of nostalgia, and those warm memories are often spurred by scents. There’s the smell of Christmas cookies fresh from the oven, ready to be shared by loved ones and Santa alike. A verdant wreath or tree can also bring about happy flashbacks, as can a roaring fire or the peppermint of a cheerful candy cane. When you want those inviting fragrances to easily fill the air, the best thing to do is light a candle. And these two 18-ounce Fa-La-La-La candles from HomeWorx are just the right fit. 

Place these tins near your entryway to be greeted by the comforting aromas of spruce, cookies, or plums, or decorate your mantel with them and watch the flames glow beside other decorations. Candles bring a cozy ambiance to a room, and with these scent combinations to choose from, they’ll surely be linked to new memories made in this holiday season. 

These two 18-ounce candles from HomeWorx by Slatkin + Co. are filled with essential oils and come in five different scents to meet whatever mood you’d like to set. Winter Plum Pine has a sophisticated blend of its namesakes plus pomegranate and tobacco, for instance, while Vanilla Marshmallow Cookie also includes caramel and spices. Once you’ve chosen your favorite (or two), the duo has four wicks to burn evenly for up to 55 hours. 

If you don’t want to keep this pair of candles to yourself, the glass vessel with a goldtone bow lid makes for a covetable present that anyone on your list will love — especially a host who is cooking for a crowd. As soon as the wick is lit and the music is playing, any setting is bound to feel more festive. 

Overall Rating: 4.4

“Smells just like a fresh tree! Love it! Haven’t burned it yet, just took off the lid and I can smell it through my house.” —LongtimeQshopper

“This scent is true to form and guests love it. Burns evenly and the scent doesn’t change even on the third burn and beyond.” —Eluz

“I always enjoy buying these candles. They smell great. They consistently burn. And when I have finished with the candles, the containers themselves are so nice that I use them for storage for bracelets and necklaces, among other things.” —Mike in Sarasota

Buy: HomeWorx 18-ounce Fa-La-La-La candles (set of 2), $39.98 (was $50)