Small Glimmers of Calm for a Busy Family Christmas

School nativities, endless wrapping, visiting relatives and a fridge full of party invitations: December rarely slows down for parents and carers. This season, NEOM Wellbeing is making a gentle case for pausing amid the chaos, with a limited-edition collection of Christmas candles built around the small, quiet moments that make the holidays feel special.

The thinking behind the collection is simple. Instead of chasing the perfect Christmas, the brand’s Moments that Glimmer campaign asks us to notice the little things that lift how we feel. For founder Nicola Elliott, those glimmers include a bath at the end of a long day, lighting a candle before an early night or an evening walk with her dog as the light fades. They are not grand gestures, but they are often what we remember most once the decorations come down.

Four festive scents are available this year, each blended with essential oils and described by the brand in terms of mood.

Christmas Wish

This is the most traditional of the four, a nostalgic mix of mandarin, cinnamon and tonka bean. Mandarin is known for its uplifting, positive character, while cinnamon is associated with warmth, comfort and a sense of relaxed alertness. Tonka bean softens the blend and is linked with feelings of relaxation. It is a lovely choice for a wrapping session once the children are in bed.

Perfect Peace

For anyone who needs a breather from the festive rush, Perfect Peace pairs fir and myrrh with a bright note of lime peel. Fir is known to help ease worry and encourage calm, myrrh is associated with inner tranquillity, and lime peel adds a refreshing lift. The result is crisp, piney and restorative.

Cosy Nights

Made for evenings at home with the tree lights on, Cosy Nights brings together sandalwood, frankincense and nutmeg for a smoky, fireside feel. Sandalwood is associated with grounding, frankincense is known to help reduce worry and improve mood, and nutmeg is thought to ease stress and tension. Picture a board game by candlelight or a film under a blanket.

Sparkling Joy

The liveliest of the collection, Sparkling Joy combines warming ginger, zesty lime and earthy vetiver. Ginger is known for its stimulating qualities, lime for boosting mood and vetiver for keeping the blend grounded. It suits the busier, more sociable days, when friends and family fill the house.

A new look for the season

The candles also arrive in a new limited-edition rippled glass, designed to catch and scatter the light as they burn, so they look just as pretty unlit on a mantelpiece. Each one is made with 100% natural fragrance and naturally derived wax and is hand-finished in the UK.

The range comes in three sizes, from a generous three-wick candle to a travel version that would slip easily into a stocking. A trio of travel candles in Christmas Wish, Sparkling Joy and Perfect Peace also returns this year. The collection is available now from NEOM Wellbeing Hubs, as well as Amazon, John Lewis, Boots and Marks & Spencer.

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