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December is a beautiful time that brings families together, with the home’s crackling fires and gorgeous aromas. Christmas incense sticks are just as popular as scented candles, and there are some beautiful scents to choose from as we head into a favourite time of year for many.

While incense sticks give off a lovely variety of scents, it’s essential to know that they are not as good for those who suffer from respiratory issues, so just be mindful when purchasing them. The smoke from an incense stick can aggravate the chest, so if, like myself, you are asthmatic, it is best to avoid this and have scented candles or reed diffusers in the home instead.

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What are incense sticks made from?

Incense sticks are made of various materials, including bamboo, wood and herbs. Depending on the type of material used will determine how well and efficiently it burns. Bamboo is a popular choice as it burns slowly and evenly.

Resins and herbs make strong-scented incense sticks. For a more subtle and delicate scent in the home, choose ones made from wood or bamboo. Incense sticks burn more quickly than a candle so that you will use more, but they tend to be cheaper to purchase than your average candle, so you don’t mind burning a few throughout the day.

If you buy good-quality ones, their burn time will vary from 30 to 60 minutes. Some may even last for up to 2 hours. Incense sticks have a more pungent scent than the cones available on the market and will produce more smoke. They are easy to use and are lit directly with a naked flame. Once lit, a gentle flame blow extinguishes it, and the stick will burn with a delicate glow.

A suitable holder is just as important as the sticks themselves. It needs to be fit for purpose without the stick falling over and able to catch the falling ash as it burns.

Safely first

The same rule applied to lit candles. It is essential to place the incense stick in a safe place where there are no droughts, out of reach of young children and pets and somewhere safe that they won’t accidentally be knocked over.

The benefits of burning incense sticks

Just like candles, wax melts, and reed diffusers, there are great benefits of using incense sticks and not just making the home smell warm and welcoming.

 

After a long day at work, a suitable scent can relieve the day’s stresses.

This a great way to clear negative energy. The scented fragrances will fill the room as soon as they are lit.

Like scented candles, burning an incense stick can bring back wonderful memories as we experience ascent.

If you suffer from insomnia, lavender is known for its relaxing properties. It will aid in a restful night’s sleep. It’s far safer than lighting a candle, too, if you happen to fall asleep while it’s still burning.

Essential oils used in states can improve the air around you, making them a popular choice for those in the therapeutic industry. If you have ever booked a massage, you will notice the soft lighting, candles, and perhaps an incense stick burning.

They also put up your choice of places to practice yoga to help relax the body and mind and concentrate intensely during meditation.

Instructors are mindful of what sense to burn when they use stinks in their classes. They will use natural materials and delicate scents that won’t distract from the activity.

Many religious settings burn incense sticks to create a calming and spiritual atmosphere, and their usefulness will increase significantly at Christmas time.

A suitable Christmas gift

Sometimes, we may struggle to buy a suitable gift for someone, so purchasing a candle or an incense stick gives us the perfect opportunity to provide an item we know is most likely to be used instead of put away inside the cupboard. They are great value for money and will suit any room in the home.

Your purchase of incense sticks includes some beautiful incense stick holders, including some lovely ones for Christmas time.

With the fragrances of Christmas to bring the festive season into your home and sparkling stick holders, eBay never disappoints customers with their variety.

You can also buy the holders separately if you want a sturdier incense stick base; some are designed to hold additional sticks for storage.

Christmas incense sticks

I love the idea of the sticks with their own Christmas hold attached. With a sense of cinnamon, orange, and clove, we are instantly caught up in the magic of Christmas. They would make an excellent gift for someone and be the perfect accessory in our own homes.

Wooden Incense Stick Holder Burning Joss Incense Box Incense Burner Ash Catcher

If you regularly use incense sticks, then this wooden holder is perfect. You can burn two sticks at a time and store additional sticks underneath.

Christmas Incense Sticks – Apple, Orange & Cinnamon, Frankincense & Myrrh

Whenever we smell the scent of apples, oranges, or cinnamon in a candle or incense stick, we know it’s the season for fires, table decorations, and gifts under the Christmas tree. We love that they are Eco-friendly and deodorised.

Sometimes, the smell of pet fur and cooking can be overwhelming, so a gentle scent of orange, cinnamon, frankincense, and myrrh helps eliminate such smells.

Morning Star- High-Quality Japanese Incense Sticks

A fantastic purchase of 50 incense sticks per package with this brand.

Each scent comes with a stick holder, and there are various scents. When lit, they produce little smoke, are Eco-friendly, and are slow-burning.

Conclusion

Suppose you want to purchase a scented item that can be left to burn safely to help you sleep, add a fragrance to any room, or enjoy the benefits of its properties. In that case, incense sticks are affordable, popular, and suitable for many.

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