There’s nothing better than inhaling the most fragrant of holiday scents and being instantly transported back to a time when you were little, Santa was real, and the excitement of Christmas presents under the tree was almost too much to bear.

If you’d like to make your home smell festive during the holiday season but would rather not turn to the synthetic fragrances of candles and air fresheners, then diffusing deliciously-scented holiday essential oil blends is definitely the way to go.

Essential Oil Diffusers

We love essential oil diffusers and have one in several different rooms in our house. We have one of these in each of the kids’ bedrooms and our homeschool room, this one in our master bedroom, and this one in our living room. As you can tell, I definitely love my essential oil diffusers!

My Favorite Essential Oil Brands

I am a huge fan of Plant Therapy essential oils and most of my collection of oils comes from them. Their company is endorsed by a world-renown aromatherapist, Robert Tisserand, and advocates for safe essential oil use (which I am very passionate about). Plant Therapy is third-party tested for purity, which is also important to me.

I also love that Plant Therapy has a line of KidSafe essential oils that have been formulated by Robert Tisserand specifically for young children (contrary to popular belief, not all essential oils are safe for all ages). Their KidSafe blends use only essential oils proven safe for children, and each essential oil blend has information on usage rates and safety for specific ages.

Some of my other favorite essential oil brands are Eden‘s Garden, Rocky Mountain Oils, Aura Cacia, and Mountain Rose Herbs.

My Top 15 Holiday Essential Oil Blends

The following list of essential oil diffuser blends can be used throughout the entire holiday season to bring the comforting aroma of the holidays into your home. These are my tried and true family favorites, but feel free to adjust these blends to your liking or substitute with a similar oil, depending on what you have on hand.

1) Pumpkin Pie

• 4 drops of Cardamom
• 2 drops of Cinnamon Bark
• 1 drop of Clove
• 1 drop of Nutmeg

2) Spiced Cider

• 4 drops of Ginger
• 3 drops of Sweet Orange
• 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark

3) Thanksgiving Day

• 5 drops of Rosemary
• 3 drops of Sage
• 2 drops of Thyme
• 1 drop of Black Pepper (optional)

4) Snickerdoodle

• 3 drops of Sweet Orange
• 2 drops of Lemon
• 2 drops of Cinnamon Bark
• 1 drop of Clove

5) Christmas Tree

• 3 drops of Balsam Fir or Cypress
• 2 drops of Cedarwood
• 1 drop of Pine

6) Candy Cane Spice

• 4 drops of Wintergreen
• 3 drops of Cinnamon Bark
• 2 drops of Vanilla

7) Gingerbread House

• 3 drops of Ginger
• 2 drops of Cinnamon Bark
• 2 drops of Clove
• 1 drop of Cardamom

8) Home for the Holidays

• 3 drops of Sweet Orange
• 2 drops of Juniper Berry
• 1 drop of Clove
• 1 drop of Ginger

9) Mistletoe

• 3 drops of Sweet Orange
• 2 drops of Fir Needle
• 1 drop of Spearmint
• 1 drop of Patchouli

10) Candy Cane Lane

• 2 drops of Wintergreen
• 2 drops of Spearmint
• 2 drops of Peppermint
• 1 drop of Vanilla
• 1 drop of Pink Grapefruit

11) Three Wise Men

• 3 drops of Frankincense
• 3 drops of Myrrh
• 2 drops of Sandalwood (Cedarwood, Jasmine, or Patchouli can be substituted)
• 1 drop of Tangerine or Sweet Orange

12) Christmas Cookies

• 3 drops of Vanilla
• 2 drops of Cinnamon Bark
• 2 drops of Cardamom
• 1 drop of Lemon

13) Christmas Garland

• 3 drops of Fir Needle
• 2 drops of Cedarwood
• 2 drops of Spruce
• 1 drop of Juniper Berry
• 1 drop of Wintergreen

14) O Holy Night

• 3 drops of Star Anise
• 2 drops of Lemon
• 2 drops of Frankincense
• 2 drops of Myrrh

15) Christmas Morning

• 4 drops of Balsam Fir or Cypress
• 3 drops of Frankincense
• 2 drops of Pink Grapefruit

Enjoy! Happy diffusing!

*Safety Reminder: Not all essential oils are safe for all ages. Some essential oils are not considered safe for children under 2 years of age, and some oils (such as eucalyptus) should not be diffused near or applied on children under 6 years old. Click here for more information. Never apply essential oils directly onto skin unless they are properly diluted in a carrier oil and patch tested on a small, inconspicuous area of the skin before use. Essential oils should never be ingested without the direction and supervision of a certified clinical aromatherapist. Fantastic information regarding safe essential oil use can be found here and here.