Fragrances are a powerful memory jogger. How many of us, when least expecting it, have been instantly transported to another time in our lives when a particular scent happens to float our way? Many pleasant memories return as if it were yesterday; perhaps some not so pleasnat ones as well.
But the aroma of simmering spices on the stove or bayberry candles wafting through the house during the Christmas season have to be some of the most powerful of all. Christmas memories should be full of warm feelings toward family and friends, laughter, joy, and reflection on the birth of Jesus. The scents we bring into our homes year after year have the power to bind those important occasions to our emotions, embedding them into our memories and enriching our relationships and the longing to be home for the holidays.
Here are seven herbs that are especially popular during this time of year and that can be used for a variety of purposes. There are plenty more. Pick what you love and create a fragrance-filled atmosphere this year that will linger long after the table is cleared, the tree’s needles have fallen off, and the toys have all been thrown into a corner!
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What fragrant herbs remind you most of the Christmas season? Please share them below in the comments!