If You Were a Holiday Candle, What Scent Would You Be?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
If You Were a Holiday Candle, What Scent Would You Be?
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About This Quiz

During "the most wonderful time of the year," our holiday spirits began to burn as bright a flame. As you go through the festive questions in this quiz, your feelings about the holidays will burn so bright we'll be able to smell you! Ok, maybe not you. But we will be able to tell you which holiday candle scent you would be if, of course, you were a candle. 

When the twinkly lights and Santa costumes start hitting the shelves, the holiday scents come out, too. Traditional scents like nutmeg and vanilla are always popular, but are they modern enough for someone like you? Show off your holiday style by describing your traditions and the parts of the season you like most! You don't need to be a Holly or jolly to find out which scent you are. All you have to do is be the holiday version of you! 

Do the festivities make you as spicy as a cinnamon pillar or as pure as fresh snowfall? Deck the halls and hang the mistletoe, and we'll sniff out the holiday scent that matches you best! Then, you can "jingle all the way" to the nearest candle store and pick one up.



Q1 - Gifts
Pixabay by Bruno Glätsch
When you wrap gifts, what do they look like once you place them under the tree?
Like a crumpled piece of paper with a bunch of tape around the outside
Cute, but also decorated with pet hair
Neat and professional because I paid someone
Crafty and heartfelt
Q2 - Decorations
Hollywood Haunter via YouTube
How do you feel when you see Christmas decorations hitting the shelves in August?
It's a little nauseating.
I wish they were out all year!
There's no time like the present to start decorating.
Can we wait until after Halloween?
Q3 - Sleigh
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Would you have "oh what fun" riding in a one-horse open sleigh?
A reindeer-open sleigh would be more fun.
Who wants to ride in a sleigh during winter?
I would jingle all the way!
It would make my spirit bright.

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Q4 - Hat
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Your friends are throwing a holiday-themed costume party. What you most likely to wear?
An ugly sweater
An elf costume
A well-fitted Mrs. Claus ensemble
A Santa hat
Q5 - Carrot
Wilton via YouTube
On Christmas Eve, do you remember to leave something out for Santa's reindeer?
I would never forget!
I only leave out cookies and milk. I'm sure they like those, too.
I will this year. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm sure they were fed before leaving the North Pole.
Q6 - Grinch
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What, if anything, do you think you have in common with the Grinch?
I have strange hairs growing out all over the place, too.
I find Cindy Lou-Who a little annoying, too.
Christmas always makes my heart grow three sizes.
I love my dog.

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Q7 - past
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Are you afraid of the Ghost of Christmas Past showing up while you're sleeping?
I've never been enough of a Scrooge to need to worry about it.
The Ghost of Christmas Present is scarier!
The thought of it makes me want to never sleep again.
I'm more afraid of the future than the past.
Q8 - Die Hard
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Are you the kind of person who considers "Die Hard" a holiday film?
Of course, because it is a holiday film.
Don't tell anyone, but I've never seen it.
It's not, but I can see how people think it is.
Let me say this really loud for the people in the back ... it's not a holiday film!
Q9 - Mariah
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What do you think when you hear Mariah Carey sing "All I Want for Christmas Is You?"
I can relate, sister.
Ugh. Double ugh.
I get so happy that I have to sing along.
It puts me in the mood to go shopping.

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Q10 - Gingerbread
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When you eat a gingerbread cookie, do you start with the head or the feet?
Eww!
I start with the feet. It's only polite.
I bite off the head first.
The arms are a better starting point.
Q11 - Pop
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If you could bring back any old Christmas tradition, which one would you choose?
Chopping down your own tree
Scary Christmas stories
Cake throwing
Making popcorn garlands
Q12 - Griswold
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Would you rather spend the Christmas day watching "Elf" or "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?"
I prefer to spend it napping.
I know every line from "Elf."
My real life is too much like "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." I'll watch the game.
It's not Christmas without Clark and Eddie!

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Q13 - pajamas
Pixabay by Tookapic
Cute little snowmen or retro ornaments? What print would we find on your Christmas pajamas?
Christmas is for plaid.
I vote for the snowmen.
The retro theme is totally my style.
My undies serve as my Christmas pajamas.
Q14 - tree topper
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Which of these things do you traditionally put on top of your tree?
An angel
A star
An action figure
A vintage topper with lights
Q15 - sweater
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Where would you go to find the perfect ugly sweater for this year's bash?
I always go to Goodwill to find them.
I'm sure Aunt Mable will make me another this year.
There's a great online shop that sells them.
Christmas or not, I refuse to wear such horrible looking things.

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Q16 - carolers
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Bundle up! You're going carolling. What are you going to sing?
"Feliz Navidad"
"Jingle Bells"
"Silent Night"
"Carol of the Bells"
Q17 - ham
Pixabay by vivienviv0
Do you get the honor of carving the holiday ham or turkey?
I'm not letting anyone else in my family have a knife at the holiday table!
I don't do anything with the food.
I would rather carve a tofurkey.
It's the biggest joy I have every year.
Q18 - santa
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Do you refer to the man himself as Santa, Father Christmas or St. Nick?
We're on a first-name basis. I call him Santa.
It's Father Christmas or St. Nick here.
I use his full name, Mr. Santa Claus.
I like to call him Kris Kringle.

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Q19 - money
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What are you whispering into Santa's ear when you sit on his lap?
"Bring me cash."
"I've been very good."
"About that one thing I did over the summer ... "
"You have bony legs."
Q20 - childhood
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Which gift did you receive as a child that you wouldn't mind getting now?
A Big Wheel
A Cabbage Patch Doll
Money from my grandparents
A Nintendo gaming system
Q21 - decorating tree
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When's the appropriate time to start decorating your home for Christmas?
I wait until after Thanksgiving.
December 1st is perfect.
I usually wait until Christmas Eve.
I just leave the tree up all year.

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Q22 - deck halls
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Do you "deck the halls with boughs of holly," or something else?
How exactly do you deck the halls, anyway?
I deck the halls with a lot of fake greenery.
My halls are decked with DIY crafts.
I don't deck many halls, but if I did, I would use holly.
Q23 - elf
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What do you think would be the hardest part about being an elf?
I'm sure Santa is a real taskmaster.
The North Pole is too cold.
Pointy shoes must be a nightmare in the snow.
Dealing with diva reindeer has to be tedious.
Q24 - kiss
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Have you ever seen mommy actually kissing Santa Claus?
I did when I was a kid! It was beyond disturbing.
I saw Mrs. Claus kiss him once.
I've never seen the real Santa.
Thankfully, I avoided that trauma.

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Q25 - boss
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You look up and see that you and your boss are standing under the mistletoe. What next?
Run!
A friendly peck won't hurt anything.
Pucker up, boss!
I'll pretend to have a sore throat.
Q26 - shopping
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How well do you stick to your budget when you're shopping for gifts?
What budget?
I'm really good at sticking to my list.
I always go over the budget.
I go over, but I plan, it so it's not a problem.
Q27 - north pole santa
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What do you imagine that Santa does when he gets back to the North Pole?
I think he takes a long nap.
He watches all the joy he has spread being unwrapped.
He has a huge family dinner with the elves.
He wastes no time getting started for next year.

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Q28 - stockings
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What's your very favorite thing to find in your stocking on Christmas morning?
Chocolate
An orange
Toys
Candy canes
Q29 - chestnuts
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Have you ever tried to roast chestnuts on an open fire?
I would rather not talk about the "chestnut incident."
They smell wonderful! It's a tradition at my house.
No, but I have purchased roasted chestnuts.
You can eat chestnuts?
Q30 - cider
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During holiday parties, do you prefer to sip hot cider or hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate
Coffee is the only hot drink I like.
Hot cider
Eggnog is my jam.

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