Christmas is the time of year for gift giving, getting together with family and friends and generally having a good time. As my own little gift to our readers I have outlined below some of my favourite aromatherapy receipts, to get everyone in the Christmas mood. As you are preparing that Turkey or Ham for the festivities ahead, add one of the below recipes to your oil burner, to instil that little bit of sparkle to the occasion or to calm some of those rattled nerves at this time of year.

Enhance the spirit of Christmas with one of the following blends added to your oil burner.

2 drops Frankincense

2 drops Myrrh

2 drops of Sandalwood

2 drops Cinnamon

2 drops Orange

2 drops Clove

To get in the general party mood, we have 2 recipes, one for the cold northern Christmas get together and one for the warm southern Christmas by the beach or BBQ.

3 drops Vanilla

3 drops Cinnamon

3 drops Lime

3 drops Lemongrass

To stimulate laughter, liveliness, joy and spontaneity:

3 drops Ginger

3 drops Grapefruit

or

3 drops Lime

3 drops Petitgrain

And when you need some time out from the craziness and chaos:

3 drops Cardamom

3 drops Cedarwood

or

For more on aromatherapy, see our article Xmas and New Year’s Aroma by Tricia Granata.

I wish each and everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Year.