# Incense and candle Christmas gifts > Winter scents and candles for Christmas gifts: frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and pine, colour candles and holders, all in stock. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-guides/christmas-incense-and-candle-gifts Updated: 2026-10-30 Winter scents and candles for Christmas gifts: frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and pine, colour candles and holders, all in stock. ## Gifts in stock - **[Mosque Incense Cone and Tealight Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/mosque-incense-cone-and-tealight-holder) (£17.99)** - **[The Willows Incense Cone Burner by Lisa Parker](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/the-willows-incense-cone-burner-by-lisa-parker) (£20.99)** - **[Angel Shaped Oil Burner](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/angel-shaped-oil-burner) (£20.99)** - **[Mushroom House Resin Incense Cone Burner](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/mushroom-house-resin-incense-cone-burner) (£20.99)** - **[Set of 6 Packets of Elements Buddha Incense Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-6-packets-of-elements-buddha-incense-sticks) (£14.99)** - **[Moonwave Cottage Incense Cone Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/moonwave-cottage-incense-cone-holder) (£20.99)** - **[Set of 6 Packets of Elements White Sage Incense Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-6-packets-of-elements-white-sage-incense-sticks) (£14.99)** - **[Blackberry & Pine Winter Ritual Spell Candles](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blackberry-and-pine-winter-ritual-spell-candles) (£14.99)** - **[Chakra and Buddha Incense Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/chakra-and-buddha-incense-holder) (£26.99)** - **[Set of 6 Packets of Elements Relaxing Incense Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-6-packets-of-elements-relaxing-incense-sticks) (£14.99)** ## Safety Burn incense and candles on a heat-proof holder in a ventilated room, never unattended, and away from children, pets and anything flammable. ## Questions **What incense smells like Christmas?** Frankincense and myrrh are the classic Christmas scents, from the nativity story, while cinnamon, orange, clove and pine bring a festive kitchen-and-forest feel. In stock: [HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Myrrh](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo-masala-myrrh922) (£1.20) and [Manifest Magic Candles (pack of 12) - Orange - Sacred Chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/manifest-magic-candles-pack-of-12-orange-sacred-chakra004) (£1.72). **Why are frankincense and myrrh linked with Christmas?** In the nativity story the wise men bring gold, frankincense and myrrh, so these resins have been tied to Christmas for centuries. In stock: [Dragon's Blood Resin & Myrrh Reed Diffuser](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/dragons-blood-resin-and-myrrh-reed-diffuser) (£20.99) and [HEM Hexagonal Incense - Smudge - Frank Myrrh](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-frank-myrrh957) (£1.20). **What incense is traditionally used at Yule?** Yule incense traditionally draws on evergreens and warm spices: pine, cedar, frankincense, cinnamon and orange peel. In stock: [HEM Hexagonal Incense - Precious Cinnamon](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hem-hexagonal-incense-precious-cinnamon928) (£1.00) and [HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Cinnamon](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo-masala-cinnamon939) (£1.20). Read [incense types explained](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/incense-types-explained). **What colour candles are traditional at Christmas and Yule?** Red, green, gold and white are the traditional colours: red and green for evergreens and berries, gold for the returning sun and white for peace. In stock: [Set of 2 Good Witch and Bad Witch Scented Glass Candles](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-2-good-witch-and-bad-witch-scented-glass-candles) (£25.99) and [Magic Spell Candle - Friendship](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/magic-spell-candle-friendship063) (£11.20). **Is a candle a good Christmas gift?** Yes. Candles suit the darkest weeks of the year, and lighting one at midwinter is a tradition found across many cultures. In stock: [Set of 3 Black Magic Pentagram Taper Candles](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-3-black-magic-pentagram-taper-candles) (£20.99) and [Seven Charkra Manifest Candles (pack of 7)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/seven-charkra-manifest-candles-pack-of-7072) (£1.16). **What is a good incense gift for a beginner?** Sticks are the easiest place to start, and a mixed pack lets someone try several scents. Add a holder if they may not have one. In stock: [Red Smoking Toadstool Incense Cone Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/red-smoking-toadstool-incense-cone-holder) (£20.99) and [Set of 6 Midnight Ritual Incense Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-6-midnight-ritual-incense-sticks) (£17.99). **Are oil burners a good Christmas present?** Oil burners and wax melts are cosy winter gifts for someone who loves a scented home. Never leave a lit burner unattended. In stock: [White Buddha Head Oil Burner](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/white-buddha-head-oil-burner) (£17.99) and [Matte Dragonfly Oil Burner](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/matte-dragonfly-oil-burner) (£19.99). Read [incense types explained](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/incense-types-explained). **What is the difference between incense sticks, cones and resin?** Sticks burn slowly and are easiest to use; cones give a stronger scent quickly; resins are burned on charcoal and suit someone with a proper burner. In stock: [Gold Crescent Moon Incense Stick Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gold-crescent-moon-incense-stick-holder) (£17.99) and [Set of 6 Packets of Elements Meditation Incense Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-6-packets-of-elements-meditation-incense-sticks) (£14.99). **Is smudging a good new-year gift?** Smoke cleansing is traditionally used to mark a fresh start, so a smudge stick or spray suits the turn of the year. Sprays are a smoke-free option for flats. In stock: [50g Thin Palo Santo Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/50g-thin-palo-santo-sticks) (£14.99) and [White Lotus Flower Incense Stick Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/white-lotus-flower-incense-stick-holder) (£18.99). **How do I burn incense safely?** Use a heat-proof holder on a stable surface, ventilate the room, never leave it unattended and keep it away from children, pets and anything flammable. In stock: [Set of 6 Packets of Elements Stress Relief Incense Sticks](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/set-of-6-packets-of-elements-stress-relief-incense-sticks) (£14.99) and [Soleil Orange Blossom Incense Stick Gift Set](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/soleil-orange-blossom-incense-stick-gift-set) (£11.99). ## Related - [Christmas gifts by town](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/christmas-gifts) - [All gift guides](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-guides) - [Crystal gift finder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-finder) --- Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.