7 DIY Christmas Candles You Can Make Yourself

The holiday season is the perfect time to add a little extra sparkle and magic to your home décor. And what better way to do that than with Christmas candles? Candles are a wonderful way to create ambiance and warmth in your home, and when decorated for the holidays, they can add an extra special touch to your holiday decorating. Whether you’re looking for a way to add a pop of color to your living room or a unique centerpiece for your holiday table, these 7 Christmas candle ideas are sure to inspire you.

From traditional red and green colors to more modern and whimsical designs, these candle decorating ideas can be adapted to fit almost any color scheme or holiday theme. You can copy these ideas exactly, or put your own twist on them for something that’s just right to suit your holiday décor. And the best part is, these ideas can also be used as gift-giving ideas, as candles are not only popular but practical too – it’s something that everyone can use.

Whether you’re a seasoned DIY-er or just looking for a fun and creative way to add some holiday cheer to your home, these Christmas candle ideas are perfect for almost any skill level. With a few simple materials and a little bit of time, you can create beautiful and unique candles that will impress your guests and create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home. So, get ready to light up your holiday season with these festive candle decorating ideas!

We suggest using scents such as Christmas blended fragrant oils to make a wonderful Christmas candle.

1- Snowy Mason Jar Votive from Deco Art

2- Peppermint Candles from Decoholic

3- Glitter Candle Gift from A Little Tipsy

4- Icicle Candle Holders from Image and Inks

5- A Christmas Candle from Michele Quigley

6- Scandinavian Christmas Décor from One Kin Design

7- White Christmas Centerpiece from Discover 0

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This book, aimed at kids in grades 1-4, is colorful and silly but also educational about how brains actually work, with billions of neurons sending electrical and chemical signals around the body.

“Everything we think, feel and experience comes from an electrical relay race, with neurons passing chemical batons to each other,” the book says. “The constant chatter of billions of brain cells creates your entire world.”

The book compares the brains of mammals to those of crabs (the book is “written” by a crab after all) and notes that crabs have fewer neurons and of course are much smaller, but they have separate parts of their brains that control their eyes and their legs. Crabs are also capable of remembering things, using tools and solving puzzles.

Some animals’ brains allow them to know more about their world in different ways from humans, such as spiders being sensitive to vibrations in their webs and catfish having an amazing sense of taste, with taste sensors all over their bodies.

It notes that 95 percent of brain activity goes toward things we do unconsciously, like breathing, walking and catching a ball flying toward us. It also talks about dreams, memory, how our emotions try to predict the future, where brains came from and fun facts about brains. For example, did you know a sperm whale is believed to have the biggest brain of any creature that’s even lived? Their brains weigh 18 pounds, compared to just 2.5 pounds for humans.

Information on what creatures have the smallest brains, the toughest brains, the most brains and those who actually eat their own brains will delight kids (and maybe gross them out a little bit). They’ll also enjoy learning about the mycelium network of fungi, which is like a brain without a body, and slime molds, which are like a brain without a brain.

It ends talking about why human brains are so special because we’ve found ways to work together, communicate and build communities on a scale bigger than any other animal.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this colorful, silly and informational book about brains!

About the book: 64 pages, hardcover. Published 2026 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail price $19.99.

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