A Flicker of Togetherness: Embracing the Spirit of Christmas Past

Christmas is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a season when the heart remembers. For me, it’s the only real time I got to spend with my mum and family, those brief moments where the world seemed to stop, and we found ourselves together—whether nestled in a German village dusted with snow or in the bustle of an American Christmas.

In those moments, the house seemed to come alive. Scents of pine and cinnamon filled the air, the snap of cold winter wafted in through the open door, and laughter—rare, genuine laughter—bounced through the rooms. The atmosphere felt warmer, fuller. I remember that warmth more than any particular gift or feast. For a child with two parents who often weren’t around, these fleeting gatherings were grounding, a gentle reminder of something deeper than presence alone—a connection, however brief, that shaped my life.

The scent of our Christmas candle, Reverie di Natale, captures that sense of belonging I longed for. It holds the essence of those holidays—spicy clove, comforting amber, and warm vanilla—layered with hints of earth and wood, like the echo of family members calling out to each other. Lighting this candle, I feel closer to those days, as if I can reach back and hold onto the warmth of that elusive togetherness, even just for a moment.

For those of us who found sanctuary in these holiday moments, let Reverie di Natale be a reminder of the ties that hold us together, the fragile yet enduring connections we create and nurture, even across distances. This season, may we all find the comfort of closeness, however fleeting, and savor the warmth of family, wherever it may find us.