Choosing nontoxic ways to scent your home for Christmas supports your energy, your breathing, and your overall sense of well-being. Synthetic fragrances often come with chemicals like phthalates and aldehydes that interfere with hormones, irritate the lungs, fog the mind, and linger in the home long after the holidays end.

Poinsettias didn’t become a Christmas symbol by accident. Their timing is what made them beloved. In Mexico, the plants naturally turn red during December. Families often bring branches into their homes for Advent and Christmas celebrations.